Anatomic Pathology Services
Includes post-mortem examination, histopathology (if required), and carcass disposal. The cost of ancillary testing is not included. The case pathologist will contact the referring veterinarian before proceeding with testing that would incur additional expense. Cosmetic necropsy is not offered.
Defined as a group of up to 3 animals of similar age, from the same herd/household with similar clinical signs suspected to be affected by the same disease process. This fee includes post-mortem examination, histopathology (if required), and carcass disposal. The cost of ancillary testing is not included. The case pathologist will contact the referring veterinarian before proceeding with testing that would incur additional expense.
Includes post-mortem examination of 1-3 fetuses/event, histopathology (if required), and carcass disposal. The cost of ancillary testing is not included. The case pathologist will contact the referring veterinarian before proceeding with testing that would incur additional expense.
Submissions must include a complete post-mortem report and list of differentials to direct testing. Digital photographs are encouraged. This fee includes histopathology for 1 animal. The cost of ancillary testing is not included. The case pathologist will contact the referring veterinarian before proceeding with testing that would incur additional expense.
Includes histopathology and special histochemical stains for one or multiple sites. The cost of immunohistochemistry is not included.
The surcharge covers a detailed report, a photographic record, chain of custody procedures, and long-term storage of tissues.
If additional pathologist time in the form of consultations, deposition, court testimony or other related activity is required above the standard legal/insurance case, such work will be charged on an hourly basis.
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Turnaround Times
Standard NecropsyA preliminary report will be issued within 24 hours of the post-mortem examination. Turnaround to the final report is 5-10 business days.
Multiple Animal NecropsyA preliminary report will be issued within 24 hours of the post-mortem examination. Turnaround to the final report is 5-10 business days.
Fetal NecropsyA preliminary report will be issued within 24 hours of the post-mortem examination. Turnaround to the final report is 5-10 business days.
Field NecropsyTurnaround time is 3-5 business days.
Surgical BiopsyTurnaround time is 2-3 business days.
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