Necropsy, horses, camelids, other large animals 200-1000 lb.

Name	Necropsy, horses, camelids, other large animals 200-1000 lb.
Section	Pathology
Specimen	Entire 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 Monday-Friday between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am and after 12 pm Saturday on the weekends.
Price	$250.00/ea., may increase based on needed ancillary tests.
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	It is strongly recommended that all dog and cat necropsy submissions be made through your local veterinarian to ensure better continuity of care for companion animals. Your local veterinarian has an established patient-client-veterinarian relationship and will be able to help with interpretation of results. It is preferred that cadavers are submitted chilled (not frozen) as quickly as possible following the animal's death, as diagnostic integrity deteriorates with prolonged postmortem interval. If delays longer than 3-4 days are anticipated, the carcass can be frozen. However, it should be noted that freezing of carcasses delays testing and negatively impacts diagnostic integrity. Cadavers mailed in for necropsy should utilize overnight mailing services.
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Packing Instructions	For mail-in submissions, the cadaver must be placed inside a primary sealed, leak-proof receptacle, with enough properly sealed ice packs to keep the cadaver chilled The cadaver and ice packs should be placed in a secondary insulated box (such as a Styrofoam box), set in a third external cardboard box Absorbent material should be placed between the primary and secondary packaging to prevent external leakage Mail carriers will not deliver leaking containers Specimens should be clearly labeled and must be accompanied by a completed submission form or online web portal requisition confirmation, which should be placed in a sealed bag inside the secondary packaging
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