VDL Announcement

BIOPSY AND NECROPSY SERVICE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007

Biopsy - $45
Includes H and E and up to two immunohistochemistries or two special stains if needed.

Necropsy with gross and histopathology only - $95
(No additional tests)

Necropsy, CNS, gross and histopathology only - $125
(No additional tests)

Necropsy, cosmetic (companion animals only) - $180
Cases where the owner wants the carcass back.
(No additional tests)

Necropsy with diagnostic work up (up to two animals)* - $125
Includes at the discretion of the pathologist:

Pathology – gross pathology, histopathology, and up to 2 immunohistochemistries or special stains
Microbiology – up to 5 tests that can include, aerobic and anaerobic cultures, serology, PCR and/or FA for suspected organisms, and mycology
Virology – up to 3 tests that can include virus isolation, serology, PCR and/or FA for suspected organisms
Parasitology – one test

Note: All additional tests will be charged as indicated on the current fee schedule.

*The Necropsy with diagnostic workup is a generic package that allows the pathologist to choose the pertinent tests based on history, clinical signs, and gross findings. This package replaces all of the more specific packages listed in previous years. There is a limit of two animals as part of this workup and a limit on testing as described above at the price stated. Additional animals will be charged at $40/animal for gross and histopathology.

Necropsy in a box with workup (up to two animals) - $115
Includes all testing as described above for “Necropsy with diagnostic work-up”.

Necropsy, poultry and game birds with workup (up to four birds) - $95
Includes all testing as described above for “Necropsy with diagnostic work-up”.

REV 04/25/07