Ammonia (Nonprotein nitrogen poisoning-urea)
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Toxicology | Mon-Fri | 5-7 Business days |
Price:
$33.00
Testing is performed at University of Idaho's Analytical Science Lab (ASL).
Description
Quantitation of ammonia within a specimen
Toxicology testing is currently being sent out to comparable AAVLD accredited laboratories. Any questions can be directed to the WADDL Toxicologist, Dr. Chelsea Sykes.
Toxicology testing is currently being sent out to comparable AAVLD accredited laboratories. Any questions can be directed to the WADDL Toxicologist, Dr. Chelsea Sykes.
Specimens Required
Preferred sample type:
- Plasma (5 - 10 ml)
- Ocular fluid (full intact eyeball)
Other acceptable samples:
- Rumen/Abomasal contents (100 g)
Sampling Requirements
Freeze specimens. Postmortem samples should be collected within 30 minutes of death. Additionally, plasma must be separated from red blood cells and non-hemolyzed.
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
- Plasma- Spun using one of the following acceptable tubes before being poured into any sterile tube for transport.
- Lavender Top Tube (with EDTA additive)
- Blue Top Tube (with K2EDTA additive)
- Green Top Tube (with heparin additive)
- Ocular Fluid, Rumen/Abomasal contents-
- A sterile, leak-proof container or bag
Packing Instructions
Freeze sample and label sample container/tube with corresponding name identifier.
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
For more specific sample collection guidelines please see our Submit A Sample webpage.
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information.
To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.