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Cytology – Aspirate/Smear

Description

Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist.

Code1161
SectionClinical Pathology
SpeciesAmphibian, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent
Specimen

Air-dried slide

Sampling Requirements

none

Collection Container

Slide container

Packing Instructions

Label all samples.

Special Instructions

Provide the origin of the aspirate (i.e. shoulder mass, abdominal fluid) and a brief clinical description or history. A $3.25 fee will be charged for cases with no location and no clinical description. Additional sources (tumors or organs) from the same animal are $34.25 each.  Submission of 2-6 slides is typically sufficient for cytologic evaluation and a $3.25 fee is applied when 10 or more slides are received for each source.

Price$43.00
Schedule
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