| Description |
The general investigation submission fee covers a routine laboratory study which may include the following tests: histoPathology with special stains, bacteriology (2 aerobic cultures and 1 anaerobic), PCR (1 individual or 1 multiplex test), Virology (2 FAs, 1 EM), Cryptosporidia, and fecal flotation. Additional fees will apply for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, immunohistochemistry, clinical Pathology, Toxicology, Serology, Referral laboratory charges, and additional PCR, Virology, bacteriology, and parasitology tests. Additional animals on the same submission (from a comMon disease outbreak) will be charged at 1/2 the price. |
| Department |
Pathology |
| Fee |
See description |
| Days Tested |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
| Turnaround Time |
3-7 days. Please note that complex, legal, or insurance cases may have a longer turnaround time for completion. |
| Species |
Canine, Feline, Exotic |
| Specimen |
Whole animals (no live animals accepted), tissue, and fluid samples |
| Sampling Requirements |
If submitting tissues for general investigation, send both fixed and fresh tissues. Delays in tissue fixation can significantly affect results. 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 |
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