| Description |
Histologic evaluation of biopsy specimen from skin. Price includes routine evaluation, description and diagnosis of 1 site. This includes multiple skin punch biopsies for dermatoPathology evaluation. |
| Department |
Pathology |
| Fee |
$55 |
| Days Tested |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time |
24-48 hours |
| Species |
Bovine, Canine, Feline, Equine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, Wildlife Exotic, Other |
| Specimen |
Formalin fixed tissue (FFT), Formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) |
| Sampling Requirements |
Ratio of tissue to 10% formalin should be approximately 1:10 to avoid under-fixation. |
| Collection Container |
Sealed, leak-proof wide mouth plastic container. |
| Packaging Instructions |
Label all specimens. Ship at ambient temperatures. In cold weather, add 1 part ethanol to 9 parts 10% buffered formalin to prevent freezing during transit. |
| Additional Information |
We recommend the use of tissue ink to denote surgical margin when submitting tumors. See our guide for using tissue ink to denote surgical margins. Please use the Biopsy/Surgical Pathology Submission Form for all surgical Pathology submissions. |