ICP-MS Analysis – Heavy Metals
IODOLAB offers a comprehensive panel for the analysis of heavy metals, minerals, and trace elements using ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry). This analysis enables the detection of nutritional imbalances, deficiencies, and heavy-metal toxicity in animals.
For any questions regarding ICP-MS analyses, please contact us at +33 6 60 96 01 41.
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Price
120 € TTC
Turnaround Time
15 working days (results sent by email after receipt of the sample – please ensure the order form is fully completed).
Sampling Protocol :
👉 Two types of samples are possible :
Hair
Cut or clip the hair close to the skin in a clean area (e.g., the side of the rib cage).
Trim the hair to a length of 2 cm, keeping only the part closest to the skin.
Mix all the collected hair and place 5 to 10 g (approximately a handful; 2 to 3 g is sufficient for dogs and cats).
EDTA Blood
Collect 1 ml of EDTA blood.
📦 Packaging :
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An order form must be completed for each sample.
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Place the sample in a sealed freezer bag, then in a padded envelope.
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If multiple order forms are included, provide a single cheque covering the total amount.
Elements analysed
Minerals :
- Calcium (Ca)
- Phosphore (P)
- Magnésium (Mg)
- Sodium (Na)
- Potassium (K)
- Silicium (Si)
- Soufre (S)
Trace Elements :
- Cobalt (Co)
- Cuivre (Cu)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Manganèse (Mn)
- Sélénium (Se)
- Fer (Fe)
- Chrome (Cr)
- Molybdène (Mo)
- Nickel (Ni)
- Bore (B)
Toxic Elements :
- Aluminium (Al)
- Baryum (Ba)
- Arsenic (As)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Mercure (Hg)
- Lithium (Li)
- Plomb (Pb)
- Étain (Sn)
Additional Elements (on Request) :
- Béryllium (Be)
- Vanadium (V)
- Germanium (Ge)
- Strontium (Sr)
- Platine (Pt)
- Or (Au)
- Argent (Ag)