Histopathology – Biopsy
| Description | Histologic evaluation of antemortem, formalin fixed tissue. | ||||||
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| Code | 1235 | ||||||
| Section | Histopathology | ||||||
| Species | Amphibian, Avian, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile, Rodent | ||||||
| Specimen | Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) | ||||||
| Sampling Requirements | A minimum formalin to tissue ratio of 5:1 is recommended to ensure total fixation. A 10:1 ratio is ideal. | ||||||
| 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 | Provide the location of the biopsy and a brief clinical description or history. Biopsies from additional sites from the same animal on the same accession are $24.75 each. Tissues that qualify as additional sites include biopsies collected from separate sites, multiple organs, or multiple masses. Each location, organ, and mass is charged as a separate site. Multiple incisional, punch, or needle biopsies from the same location are charged as a single site. Unfixed (fresh) tissue and tissue requiring decalcification may incur additional charges and will take longer to process, potentially delaying turnaround time. | ||||||
| Price | $68.00 | ||||||
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