Nitrate
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Toxicology | Mon-Fri | 5-7 Business days |
Price:
$22.00
Testing is performed at University of Idaho's Analytical Science Lab (ASL).
Description
Quantitation of nitrate within a specimen.
Please note to add a $4.00 fee for drying/grinding on feed specimens.
Specimens Required
Preferred sample type:
- Serum (1-5 mL)
- Plasma (1-5 mL)
- Ocular Fluid (entire intact eye)
Other acceptable samples:
- Feed (100 g of representative sample)
Sampling Requirements
Samples should be chilled or frozen and sent with ice pack.
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
- Serum- acceptable tube types
- Red Top Tube (without additives)
- Serum Separator Tube (without additives)
- Royal Blue Trace Element Tube (without additives)
- 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 and Feed-
- a sterile, leak-proof container or bag
Packing Instructions
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.