Histopathology
Pleased to announce a new dermatopathology service. As an addition to our biopsy service, our laboratory would like to help you sort out those difficult and often frustrating skin cases. A dermatopathology service can often determine if a lesion is immune-mediated or allergic, fungal or parasitic, endocrine or neoplastic. A Dermatopathology Form must be completed for this service.
The following guidelines are provided to assist you in correctly estimating biopsy charges for clients:
We perform complete margins evaluation on every biopsy specimen. The number of slides required to do this is directly related to the size of the specimen. Therefore, the costs increase with increasing specimen size.
- Measure the biopsy specimen at the greatest dimension. Specimens less than 2 cm are $78.00; if between 2 cm and 5 cm the charge is $85.50. For every additional 2 cm in size add an additional $29.00. When multiple biopsies of different sites are submitted use the largest specimen to calculate the cost of the first site.
- Additional sites: Each additional site is charged at a lesser rate. Measure the size of the specimen. The charge is $33.00 for additional site and $29.00 for each 2 cm in size on sites over 2 cm.
- Skin biopsies from the same animal are considered one site and are $78.00. This does not apply to multiple skin masses (see #1).
- Biopsies of the gastrointestinal tract are charged separately for each site. For example: Endoscopic biopsies of stomach, small intestine, and colon would be charged as $78.00 for the first site plus $33.00 + $33.00 (two additional sites)=$144.00 total charge.
- Nasal biopsies often include specimens from the right and left nasal cavities. They are considered one site and charged $78.00.
Histopathology on field necropsy specimen charges: Histopathology on field or clinic necropsy specimens is charged $75.00 for the first tissue and $20.00 for each additional tissue. There is a maximum charge of $120.00 per animal for commercial livestock.
Submission of large specimens in formalin: Specimens in containers with large volumes of formalin can leak and create hazards for package handlers. When submitting these specimens, consider allowing the specimen to fix completely before shipping.
Drain off the formalin and package the specimens in a sealed container with gauze squares soaked in formalin. There will be sufficient formalin in the gauze to keep the specimen moist during shipping. This will limit the potential for leakage.
| Test Description | Test # | Price | Specimen Preferred | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Biopsy (First Site <2 CM) | H101A | $78.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Surgical Biopsy (Each Additional Site <2 CM) |
H101B | $33.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Surgical Biopsy (First Site 2-5 CM) and all internal masses |
H102A | $85.50 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Surgical Biopsy (Each Additional Site 2-5 CM) |
H102B | $51.50 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Surgical Biopsy (6-8 CM) | H102C | $106.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Surgical Biopsy (9-11 CM) | H102D | $128.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Surgical Biopsy (Additional 2 CM in Size) |
H102E | $29.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Surgical Biopsy (amputations, maxillectomies, and mandibulectomies) |
H102F | $124.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Dermatopathology | H101C | $85.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 3-5 working days |
| Please complete the Dermatopathology Submission Form for this service | ||||
| Histopathology 2nd Opinion | H114 | $59.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days |
HISTOPATHOLOGY (Necropsy Tissues):
| Test Description | Test # | Price | Specimen Preferred | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histopathology, Necropsy Tissue (First Tissue) |
H103A | $75.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Histopathology, Necropsy Tissues (Each Additional Tissues) |
H103B | $20.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
| Histopathology, Necropsy Tissues Maximum Charge - Commercial Livestock Only | H103C | $120.00 | Formalin-fixed tissues, stained slides, paraffin blocks | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days |
Additional Fees:
| Description | Test # | Price | Specimen Preferred | Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Slides Only | H105 | $15.00 | ||
| Special Stains Per Stain | H104 | $17.00 | 2-3 working days, decals 3-7 working days | |
| Decalcification | $5.00 | Add-on fee for Rapid decalcification |
Submission Form and User Guide or call us (520) 621-2356 to receive a copy via e-mail or fax.
Published pricing revised October 2024. Price and turnaround time are subject to change at any time