Species
Avian
Bovine
Bat
Camelid
Canine
Caprine
Cetacean
Cervid
Equine
Exotic
Feline
Lagomorph
Ovine
Pinniped
Porcine
Reptile
Rodent
Wildlife
Diagnostic Section
Cytology
Test Codes
1161
Test Fee
$72.00
Setup Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Turn Around Time
1 day, results same day when possible.
Shipping Requirements
Label all samples. Ship overnight or two-day. Use a rigid slide container. Cardboard slide mailers are not recommended.
Specimen Requirements
1 to 15 slides are accepted for each site, including pooled lymph node aspirates. Spread cells into a monolayer on the slide(s). Do not heat fix. Label each slide with the site/lesion. For best result, submit at least 1 slide unstained.*NOTE: There is an additional $15 charge if more than 15 slides are received for a single cytology site.
Collection Protocol
Do not expose to moisture or formalin.
Cytologic evaluation of aspirates and/or impression smears and microscopic evaluation by a clinical pathologist. Provide the origin of the aspirate (e.g. abscess, tumor, liver, fluid from dermal mass) and a brief clinical description or history. Lymph node fees are charged per site. Lymph nodes may be submitted as a single site, if indicated on submission form or as a note in the Portal submission. If not specified, all sites will be billed for accordingly. Test is available STAT for an additional fee. After 5:00pm, test is available as "Call In" for an additional fee.