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.)