| Name |
Necropsy, companion animal |
| Section |
Pathology |
| Specimen |
Whole animal |
| Special Instructions |
Legal fee: A $300 surcharge will apply to necropsies performed on an animal 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 necropsies in which spinal cord evaluation is completed. After hours drop-off fee: Pre-approval is required in order to submit a cadaver after hours. Please call the UVDL for additional information. A $100 surcharge will apply when cadavers are accepted between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am. |
| Price |
$150.00, may increase based on needed ancillary tests. $150 fee covers gross necropsy, disposal and histopathology. Actual total price will depend on the number and cost of necessary ancillary tests. Cases in which legal action is anticipated or likely incur an additional $300.00 fee. Animals submitted after 3:00 PM on working days or on weekends or holidays incur an additional $175.00 after-hours charge/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan and Spanish Fork |
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| Description |
A necropsy is a postmortem examination of an animal to detect disease at a macroscopic level. Histologic (microscopic) evaluation is charged separately, is necessary in most cases to identify the cause of disease/death, and is performed at the discretion of the pathologist. The necropsy price is per animal. Additional charges apply for spinal cord removal, legal cases, and after-hours arrivals. Live animals are not accepted. Prepayment is required for all owner submissions. Turnaround Time Information: For necropsies, a gross report will typically be made available within two business days after the necropsy is performed. Histopathology reports are typically published within two weeks following the gross report. In some cases, final results may include additional testing that can take between 3-5 weeks depending on the complexity of the case and the type of testing performed. |
| Sampling Requirements |
Cadavers should be submitted as quickly as possible following the animal's death, as diagnostic integrity deteriorates with prolonged postmortem interval. If possible, keep cadaver chilled (not frozen). |
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