Biopsy and Necropsy Service, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Biopsy and Necropsy Service

Biopsy - $45
Includes H and E and up to two immunohistochemistries and or two special stains if needed.

Necropsy, gross and histopathology only - $95
(No additional tests)

Necropsy with diagnostic workup (up to two animals)* - $125
Includes at the discretion of the pathologist:

Pathology - gross pathology, histopathology, and up to 2 immunhistochemistries and/or special stains
Microbiology - up to 5 tests that can include aerobic and anaerobic cultures, serology, PCR and/or FA for suspected organisms, and mycology. Includes one antibiotic sensitivity. Antibiotic sensitivities are considered as separate tests.
Virology - up to 3 tests that can include virus isolation, serology, PCR and/or FA for suspected organisms
Parasitology - one test

Note: All additional tests will be charged as indiated on the current fee schedule.

*The Necropsy with diagnostic worksup is a generic package that allows the pathologist to choose the pertinent tests based on history, clinical signs, and gross findings. There is a limit of two animals as part of this worksup and a limit on testing as described above at the price stated. Additional animals will be charged at $40/animal for gross and histopathology.

Necropsy, CNS, (removal of spinal cord) - Additional charge $85
Necropsy, cosmetic (companion animals only) - Additional charge $85
(Cases where the owner wants the carcass back.)

Necropsy in a box with workup (up to two animals) - $115

Includes all testing as described above for “Necropsy with diagnostic work-up”.

Necropsy, poultry and game birds with workup (up to four birds) - $95
Includes all testing as described above for “Necropsy with diagnostic work-up”.

EMERGENCY NECROPSY (after hours or weekends) - Additional charge $150 (Please state clearly the emergency nature of the request.)