Nutrition
Services & Fees
Effective June 19, 2017
Note: The $10 accession fee will apply to nutrition testing. All fees are in US $.
Note on days tested and turnaround times: Samples must be received at least 1 business day before the scheduled testing day. New client accounts can take up to 2-3 business days to establish before testing can begin. Samples may not always be tested on the first scheduled day after they arrive; however, it is our goal to complete testing within the posted turnaround time. If rush testing is desired, please contact 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.
25 gm feed
leakproof container
5 gm bone
leakproof container
Sample should be from non-weight bearing bone.
25 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
20 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
various (other than serum or feed)
Please contact the lab.
0.5 ml
tube
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.
1.2 ml serum
tube
0.5 ml serum
leakproof container
50 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
50 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
25 g feed
leakproof container
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.
25 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
5 gm liver
leakproof container
1) 5 g feed 2) milk 3)1 ml serum
1,2)leakproof container 3)plastictube
1,2) 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.
100 gm feed
leakproof container
Samples for feeds and feedstuff should be sampled to obtain a representative sample. About 100 grams (1/4 lb).
25 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
0.5 ml serum
tube
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.
25 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
0.5 ml serum
tube
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. Excitement has an important influence on serum NEFA concentrations. Animals should be kept as calm as possible during blood collection. Avoid situations in which animals are shipped or herded through unfamiliar surroundings prior to sampling as these activities will result in elevated serum NEFA concentrations.
0.5 ml serum
tube
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.
0.5 ml serum
royal blue top tube
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 acceptable specimen for the rest of the panel.
1 ml serum
royal blue top tube
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 acceptable specimen for the rest of the panel.
0.5 ml serum
red top tube
Whole blood selenium analysis will be performed if whole blood is received. Serum is the only acceptable specimen for the rest of the panel.
10 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
various (other than serum, whole blood, tissue or feed)
leakproof container
Contact lab.
0.5 ml serum
tube
3 gm liver
leakproof container
0.5 ml whole blood
purple top (ETDA) top
25 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
various (other than serum, tissue or feed)
leakproof container
Contact lab.
1.2 ml serum
tube
Protect sample from exposure to light.
5 gm liver
leakproof container
25 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
25 gm feed
leakproof container
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.
various (other than serum, tissue or feed)
leakproof container
Contact lab.
1.2 ml serum
tube
5 gm liver
leakproof container
1.2 ml serum
tube
For hay sampling, a hay probe/corer should be used and samples from multiple bales should be collected.