| Name |
Histopathology, field necropsy |
| Section |
Pathology |
| Specimen |
Fixed tissues |
| Special Instructions |
Legal fee: A $300 surcharge may apply to cases in which there may be legal action pending or that could lead to litigation. This may include, but is not limited to, cases involving allegations of animal neglect, abuse, malicious poisonings, or cruelty. Spinal cord evaluation: A $60 surcharge will apply to field necropsies in which spinal cord evaluation is completed. Shipment of formalin-fixed samples during subzero temperatures causes samples to freeze and typically renders the sample nondiagnostic. Addition of 1 part alcohol (ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol) to 9 parts formalin can help reduce freeze-thaw artifact if shipping samples during cold temperatures. |
| Price |
$75.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
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| Description |
Tissue samples collected by a veterinarian during a field necropsy are evaluated histologically for microscopic evidence of disease. Given the complexity of field necropsies and critical need of obtaining a diagnosis, histopathology on field necropsy cases is performed on a per animal basis. Histopathologic evaluation requires submission of formalin-fixed tissues. If field necropsy samples are submitted fresh and subsampling by a pathologist is required for histologic evaluation, an additional sample processing fee will be applied to the case. Price is per animal, not per tissue. |
| Sampling Requirements |
If field necropsy samples are submitted fresh and/or subsampling by a pathologist is required for histologic evaluation, an additional sample processing fee will be applied to the case. If multiple whole organ systems (i.e., whole head, gastrointestinal tract, heart with lungs, etc..) are submitted, a the UVDL necropsy and histopathology fee will be charged |
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