Specimen Type/Volume

10 g fat*, 20 g brain*, 20 g liver, 10 g bait. *best diagnostic samples – lipid rich tissues are expected to contain the highest concentrations, as bromethalin and its metabolite are highly lipid/fat soluble.

Shipping Information

Frozen in sealed container.

Collection Protocol

Sample must be frozen immediately after collection.

Additional Information

Desmethylbromethalin is the toxic metabolite of bromethalin. This is a qualitative test. A positive result indicates exposure to bromethalin, but significance needs to be interpreted in the context of clinical presentation.