Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Gross Tissue Examination

Macroscopic evaluation of fresh or fixed specimens for lesions by a pathologist prior to histopathology processing.

NameGross Tissue Examination
Code1234
SectionHistopathology, Necropsy
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Specimen

Fresh tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF)

Sampling Requirements

None

Collection Container

Sealed, leak-proof, wide mouth plastic container. Samples submitted in glass containers are not acceptable and will incur an additional processing charge.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Ship at ambient temperature.

Special Instructions

None

Price$28.25
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
Center Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days