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Gross Necropsy plus Histopathology and Lab Tests for One-Organ System Disease Investigation

Lab Section Anatomic Pathology
Test Description
  • Gross necropsy of of 1 animal. Additional animals, up to 3, will be discounted 50% of the regular fee.
  • Includes all necessary tests (excludes toxicology) at the pathologist’s discretion.
  • Limit 1 PCR panel or 4 individual PCR tests, 2 microbial cultures and 2 susceptibilities per case.
  • Additional testing not listed will be an extra charge.
Species All except Avian

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Sample Type Whole animal
Container
Special Submission Instructions
  • Best results are obtained from fresh specimens.
  • If possible (depending on the size of the animal), refrigerate or use cold packs.

NOTE: There is an additional $300 handling fee for each horse that is necropsied. At the discretion of the pathologist, a $100 additional fee may be added for emergency/afterhours necropsy.

Turnaround time After conclusion of testing; at 5 business days report with histopathology.

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The VMDL is an interdisciplinary laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine whose faculty hold academic appointments in the Departments of Veterinary Pathobiology and Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. The director is administratively responsible to the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine for the overall operation of the laboratory and its multiple missions of public service, teaching, research and continuing education/extension.

The faculty and staff of the VMDL work diligently to provide relevant, timely and cost-effective diagnostic services to our clients and to create a positive learning environment for our students and residents. We work closely with AAVLD to maintain an effective Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Program. In 2018, the VMDL processed 48,538 accessions and performed approximately 130,000 diagnostic tests. The VMDL has formal Anatomical Pathology and Clinical Pathology Training programs and offers training in Clinical Microbiology (Bacteriology, Immunology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Virology) and Toxicology. We also train graduate students and international students and scholars.

About the MU VMDL

The VMDL is a full-service laboratory accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). The VMDL provides in-depth laboratory diagnostic support to veterinary practitioners, livestock and poultry industry interests, companion animal interests, wildlife conservationists, scientists utilizing animals in their research throughout the university, state and regulatory officials, and clinicians of the MU Veterinary Health Center.

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