PATHOLOGY

General notes: Please call the laboratory prior to submission of whole carcasses. On-site euthanasia of livestock via captive bolt is only available in special circumstances and when arranged in advance. In some special situations (after-hours, insurance, legal necropsies, consultations, etc.), the hourly rate for pathologist time may be assessed in addition to standard fees.

DescriptionFeeService AreaSpeciesSpecimen DetailTest DaysTurnaround TimeAdditional Information
Livestock Abortion Workup90.00VariousLivestock*MVDL specimen collection/transport kit or full carcassMonday - Friday2 business days minimumIncludes abortion cultures: Necropsy/Histopathology are additional fees
Biopsy (per site)65.00PathologyAnyAdequately fixed tissue preferred\n *MVDL specimen collection/transport kit preferredMonday - Friday2 business days minimumIncludes special stains as needed Provide full history on submission form
Cytology (aspirate, smear, imprint)55.00PathologyMultipleAir dried slide(s) protected from breakage (indicate site and complete history)Monday - Friday1 business day minimum
Decalcification/Keratin Treatment12.00PathologyMultipleFixed or fresh tissueMonday - Friday2 business days minimum
Slide Processing e.g., H&E, recuts (per slide, without evaluation)9.00PathologyAnyVariousMonday - Friday1 business day minimumPer specific request Contact the laboratory for further information
Fluid Analysis60.00PathologyMultipleMinimum 0.5 ml fluid in lavender top EDTA tube and minimum 0.5 ml fluid in red top vacutainer tubeMonday - FridaySame day if received by 3:00PMIncludes total cell count, TP, and cytology Ship with ice pack
Margin Inking and Evaluation10.50PathologyAnyTissueMonday - Friday1 business day minimumPer specific request
Necropsy - Livestock125.00 + carcass disposalPathologyLivestockIntact carcassMonday - Friday2 business days minimumPlease call laboratory before submission Carcass disposal min: 10, max: 400
Necropsy - Non-livestock155.00 + carcass disposalPathologyNon-livestockIntact carcassMonday - Friday2 business days minimumPlease call laboratory before submission Carcass disposal min: 10, max: 400
Necropsy Mail in65.00PathologyAny*MVDL specimen collection/transport kit preferredMonday - FridayIncludes special stains as needed
Special Stain (additional request)10.50PathologyAnyPer specific requestMonday - Friday2 business days minimum
Small Animal Spinal Cord Removal75.00 + necropsy feePathologyMultipleAs neededMonday - Friday1 business day minimumPerformed when necessary for diagnosis
Large Animal Spinal Cord Removal125.00 + necropsy feePathologyMultipleAs neededMonday - Friday1 business day minimumPerformed when necessary for diagnosis

MVDL Submission Guide Fee Schedule Rev. 1, 04/27/2026

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