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Nutrition

Effective July 7, 2009 

Note: The $10 accession fee will NOT apply to nutrition testing. All fees are in US $.

 

Click the name of the test or procedure for detailed information. Please note the five-digit test code associated with nutrition tests and indicate this number on the submission form when requesting the test.

 

 

Acid Detergent FiberTest Code: 50240
Fee:  18.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F

Turnaround Time:

7-10 days
Comments: For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Ascorbic AcidTest Code: 50214
Fee:  40.00

Specimen:

.25 ml serum

Shipping Container:

leakproof tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

as needed
Turnaround Time:

varies
Comments:

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Ash, BoneTest Code: 50218
Fee:  30.00

Specimen:

5 gm bone

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

none

Days Tested:

as needed
Turnaround Time:

12 days
Comments:

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Ash, FeedTest Code: 50236
Fee:  18.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

5-7 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Beta Carotene, FeedTest Code: 50216
Fee:  95.00

Specimen:

20 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

5-7 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected. Beta carotene is heat sensitive. Send sample as collected. Do not dry or heat prior to shipment.

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Beta Carotene, OtherTest Code: 50215
Fee:  95.00

Specimen:

various (other than serum or feed)

Shipping Container:

 

Coolant:

 

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

varies
Comments: Please contact the lab.

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Beta Carotene, SerumTest Code: 50217
Fee:  14.00

Specimen:

1.2 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Beta HydroxybutyrateTest Code: 50244

Fee:  14.00
(11 or more samples 11.00 each)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments: Seven animals per feeding group should be tested when investigating herd problems. Typically this would be seven "fresh" or seven "close-up" cows. Samples should be taken just before fresh feed is offered (especially for cattle on component-fed rations. For cattle receiving TMR diets, timing is less important). Please include animal ID, age, species and lactation stage for each animal. Ship overnight and avoid weekend arrival.

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CopperTest Code: 70053
Fee:  20.00
(11 or more samples 17.00 each)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Crude FatTest Code: 50239
Fee:  18.00

Specimen:

50 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F

Turnaround Time:

5-7 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches.

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Crude FiberTest Code: 50238
Fee:  18.00

Specimen:

100 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

7-10 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Crude ProteinTest Code: 50237
Fee:  18.00

Specimen:

25 g feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

5-7 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Dry MatterTest Code: 50235
Fee:  18.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

5-7 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches.

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Electrolyte and Primary Trace Nutrient Panel (Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Bicarbonate, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Na:K Ratio, Selenium, Sodium, Zinc)Test Code: 50702

Fee:  55.00
(10 or more animals 52.00 each)

Specimen:

1 ml serum

Shipping Container:

royal blue top tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments: EDTA plasma is NOT acceptable for electrolyte analysis. Specimens where Zinc is of interest must be collected in no-additive royal blue top serum tubes. Whole blood selenium analysis will be performed if whole blood is received. Serum is the only acceptible specimen for the rest of the panel.

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Fat, LiverTest Code: 50225
Fee:  25.00

Specimen:

5 gm liver

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

as needed
Turnaround Time:

7-10 days
Comments:

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Fatty Acid ProfileTest Code: 50231
Fee:  80.00

Specimen:

1) 5 g feed
2) milk
3) 1 ml serum

Shipping Container:

1,2) leakproof container
3) plastic tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

as needed
Turnaround Time:

7-12 days 
Comments: 1) Collect sample in a well-sealed heavy-duty plastic bag. The samples should be representative of the feed lot being tested. Hay should be randomly sampled throughout bales. Mixed rations and pelleted diets should be well mixed before sampling.

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Feed Analysis, Equine Hay (Acid Detergent Fiber, Crude Protein, Dry Matter)Test Code: 50219
Fee:  30.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

7-10 days
Comments: For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected. This test is for feed being given to horses only. The 3 tests included in this analysis can also be ordered individually for samples other than equine hay.

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Feed Analysis, Standard (Dry Matter, Ash, Crude Protein, Crude Fat, Crude Fiber)Test Code: 50242
Fee:  50.00

Specimen:

250 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

7-10 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Glutathione PeroxidaseTest Code: 50224
Fee:  55.00

Specimen:

0.5 ml whole blood

Shipping Container:

purple top (EDTA) tube

Coolant:

dry ice

Days Tested:

as needed

Turnaround Time:

12-16 days

Comments: Gently invert tube to mix immediately after collection and place sample on ice. Mix briefly, aliquot into two separate plastic transfer tubes and freeze. Sample temperature is critical to this test. Sample must remain frozen during shipment. Dry ice is heavily recommended.

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Metabolic Profile (NEFA, BHB, AST, BUN, Albumin)Test Code: 50245

Fee:  32.00
(11 or more 24.00 each)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-4 days
Comments: Seven animals per feeding group should be tested when investigating herd problems. Typically this would be seven "fresh" or seven "close-up" cows. Samples should be taken just before fresh feed is offered (especially for cattle on component-fed rations. For cattle receiving TMR diets, timing is less important). Please include animal ID, age, species and lactation stage for each animal. Ship overnight and avoid weekend arrival.

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NEFA Plus BHBTest Code: 50998

Fee:  28.00
(11 or more 22.00 each)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-4 days
Comments: Seven animals per feeding group should be tested when investigating herd problems. Typically this would be seven "fresh" or seven "close-up" cows. Samples should be taken just before fresh feed is offered (especially for cattle on component-fed rations. For cattle receiving TMR diets, timing is less important). Please include animal ID, age, species and lactation stage for each animal. Ship overnight and avoid weekend arrival.

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Neutral Detergent FiberTest Code: 50241
Fee:  18.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

7-10 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Non-Esterified Fatty AcidsTest Code: 50243
Fee:  14.00
(11 or more samples 11.00 each)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-4 days
Comments: Seven animals per feeding group should be tested when investigating herd problems. Typically this would be seven "fresh" or seven "close-up" cows. Samples should be taken just before fresh feed is offered (especially for cattle on component-fed rations. For cattle receiving TMR diets, timing is less important). Please include animal ID, age, species and lactation stage for each animal. Ship overnight and avoid weekend arrival.

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Primary Trace Nutrient Panel (Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Zinc)Test Code: 50701
Fee:  33.00
(11 or more samples 30.00 each)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

royal blue top tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments: Specimens where Zinc is of interest must be collected in no-additive royal blue top serum tubes. Whole blood selenium analysis will be performed if whole blood is received. Serum is the only acceptible specimen for the rest of the panel.

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Selenium and Copper PanelTest Code: 50700

Fee:  28.00
(11 or more samples 25.00 each)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

red top tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments: Whole blood selenium analysis will be performed if whole blood is received. Serum is the only acceptable specimen for the rest of the panel.

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Selenium, FeedTest Code: 50201
Fee:  70.00

Specimen:

10 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

4-5 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Selenium, LiverTest Code: 50302
Fee:  20.00

Specimen:

3 gm liver

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

varies
Turnaround Time:

4-9 days
Comments:

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Selenium, OtherTest Code: 50205
Fee:  70.00

Specimen:

various (other than serum, whole blood, tissue or feed)

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

as needed
Turnaround Time:

varies
Comments:

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Selenium, SerumTest Code: 50203

Fee:  20.00
(20% discount for 11 or more samples)

Specimen:

0.5 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Selenium, TissueTest Code: 50202
Fee:  20.00

Specimen:

3 gm liver

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

varies
Turnaround Time:

4-9 days
Comments:

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Selenium, Whole BloodTest Code: 50204
Fee:  20.00
(20% discount for 11 or more samples)

Specimen:

0.5 ml whole blood

Shipping Container:

purple top (EDTA) tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Trace Nutrient Minerals - Tissue (Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Zinc)Test Code: 50703
Fee:  33.00

Specimen:

50 mg liver (preferred), liver biopsy or fresh tissue

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

7 days
Comments: If sending different tissue types, please clearly label the tissue on the container. Biopsies should be collected into a rubber-free tube to avoid zinc contamination. Do NOT submit samples in formalin or saline. If this is not possible, please contact lab prior to submission. If less than 50 mg of tissue is available, please contact the lab for special handling.

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Vitamin A, FeedTest Code: 50206
Fee:  95.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

varies
Turnaround Time:

4-9 days
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected. Vitamins are heat sensitive. Send sample as collected. Do not dry or heat prior to shipment.

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Vitamin A, OtherTest Code: 50209
Fee:  95.00

Specimen:

various (other than serum, tissue or feed)

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

as needed
Turnaround Time:

varies
Comments:

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Vitamin A, SerumTest Code: 50208
Fee:  16.00
(11 or more samples 14.00 each)

Specimen:

1.2 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Vitamin A, TissueTest Code: 50207
Fee:  25.00

Specimen:

5 gm liver

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

varies
Turnaround Time:

4-9 days
Comments:

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Vitamin D, FeedTest Code: 50234
Fee:  95.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

varies
Turnaround Time:

4-9 day
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.

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Vitamin E, FeedTest Code: 50210
Fee:  95.00

Specimen:

25 gm feed

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

varies
Turnaround Time:

4-9 day
Comments: A representative sample should be collected. Examples would be handfuls from the top, middle and bottom of a bag of feed or portions of samples from different lot numbers and batches. For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected. Vitamins are heat sensitive. Send sample as collected. Do not dry or heat prior to shipment.

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Vitamin E, OtherTest Code: 50213
Fee:  95.00

Specimen:

various (other than serum, tissue or feed)

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

as needed
Turnaround Time:

varies
Comments:

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Vitamin E, SerumTest Code: 50212
Fee:  20.00
(11 or more samples 16.00 each)

Specimen:

1.2 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 days
Comments:

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Vitamin E, TissueTest Code: 50211
Fee:  20.00

Specimen:

5 gm liver

Shipping Container:

leakproof container

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

varies
Turnaround Time:

4-9 days
Comments:

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Vitamin Profile, SerumTest Code: 50229
Fee:  40.00
(11 or more samples 32.00 each)

Specimen:

1.2 ml serum

Shipping Container:

tube

Coolant:

frozen gel packs

Days Tested:

M-F
Turnaround Time:

3-5 day
Comments:

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