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207-1753 Sean Heights
Saanichton, BC V8M 0B3
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Fish Muscle, Liver, Gonad, and Other Soft Tissues
Types of Analyses:
- Toxic metals
- Percent Moisture
Sample Volume:
- Minimum < 20 mg (wet weight), small
- Biopsy plug
Preservation:
- Place sample in small vial
- Ship frozen in cooler
Turnaround Time:
- Typically, < 2 weeks
- RUSH analysis available upon request
Benthic Invertebrate
Types of Analyses:
- Toxic metals
- Percent Moisture
Sample Volume:
- Minimum < 20 mg (wet weight)
Preservation:
- Place sample in small vial
- Ship frozen in cooler
Turnaround Time:
- Typically, < 2 weeks
- RUSH analysis available upon request
Algae, Periphyton and Plant Tissue
Types of Analyses:
- Toxic metals
- Percent Moisture
Sample Volume:
- Minimum < 20 mg (wet weight)
Preservation:
- Place sample in small vial
- Ship frozen in cooler
Turnaround Time:
- Typically, < 2 weeks
- RUSH analysis available upon request
Fish Otoliths, Fin Rays and Scales
Types of Analyses:
- Toxic metals – usually Li, Mg, Ca, Mn, Zn, Sr, Ba
- Can add other metals upon request
Sample Volume:
- Single otolith, fin ray or scale removed from fish
Preservation:
- Place sample in small vial or paper envelope
Turnaround Time:
- Typically, < 2 weeks
- RUSH analysis available upon request
Mammalian Hair and Bird Feathers
Types of Analyses:
- Toxic metals
- Chronological Assessment
- Environmental Contamination
Sample Volume:
- Single hair or feather
Preservation:
- Place sample in small paper envelope
Turnaround Time:
- Typically, < 2 weeks
- RUSH analysis available upon request