Test Information
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| Lab(desc) | Lab Test Name | Specimen Amount (Min Amount) | Shipping Conditions | Turn Around Time / Schedule | Comments | In State Fee | Out of State Fee | Method QL = Qualitative QN = Quantitative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology | Field Necropsy - Poultry/Food birds | Formalin fixed tissue in double-sealed container, with absorbent. Fresh tissue in leak-proof containers, specimens should be kept cool during transport. | Within 10 business days. / Animals received 7 days/week during business hours; Necropsies performed Mon - Sat. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $52.00 | $78.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Field Necropsy - Small Animal / Exotic / Pet Bird / Wildlife | Formalin fixed tissue in double-sealed container, with absorbent. Fresh tissue in leak-proof containers, specimens should be kept cool during transport. | Within 10 business days. / Animals received 7 days/week during business hours; Necropsies performed Mon - Sat. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $114.00 | $171.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Fluid Cytology with Fluid Analysis | Fluid in EDTA or red top tube on ice pack. If slides are submitted, please label and place in a well padded, rigid container. | 1-2 business days | Fluid analysis is strongly recommended for interpretation of cytologic examination. $75 for the first site, $45 for each additional site. Slides for cytologic examination will be prepared from the submitted fluid. Cytologic examination of any submitted slides from the fluid is included. Fluid analysis includes Color, Clarity, Specific Gravity, Total Protein, pH and red and white cell counts. | $86.00 | $129.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Fluid Cytology without Fluid Analysis | Fluid in EDTA or red top tube on ice pack. If slides are submitted, please label and submit in a well padded, rigid container. | 1-2 business days | Cytology from fluid submitted $57 1-2 sites; $57 per additional site (3+ sites). Slides for cytologic examination will be made from submitted fluid. Cytologic examination of any submitted slides prepared from fluid is included. | $57.00 | $85.50 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine adult | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $428.00 | $642.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine fetus/foal | Include placenta whenever possible. | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $251.00 | $376.50 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Equine Placenta | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $103.00 | $155.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Food animal adult | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $183.00 | $274.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Food animal Fetus/Neonate | If fetus, include placenta whenever possible. | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $114.00 | $171.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Food animal Placenta | Within 10 business days. | $52.00 | $78.00 | NULL | |||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Legal Case | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $228.00 | $342.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Necropsy - Poultry & other birds raised for food (up to 3 birds) | Poultry are the ONLY species that may be submitted live. | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $86.00 | $129.00 | NULL | |
| Pathology | Necropsy - Small animal/exotic | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $206.00 | $308.00 | NULL | ||
| Pathology | Rabies - Head Removal and Specimen Forwarding | Intact skull (no gunshot wound) and or fresh complete brain and brainstem | Keep specimen refrigerated and send in a leak proof container to the laboratory as soon as possible | Specimens will be sent to the Frankfort Rabies laboratory for testing (scheduled courier runs Mon-Fri except on holidays). Specimen may also be taken directly to Rabies lab: tinyurl.com/kydols | UKVDL will only accept specimens from Kentucky animals for rabies testing. | $1.00 | $1.00 | NULL |
| Pathology | Spinal Cord Removal | Within 10 business days. | See Necropsy information on Submission Guidelines page | $257.00 | $385.50 | NULL |