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Biopsy Level 1, Skin Mass or Partial Organ

Preferred Sample

Formalin fixed tissue (FFT), FFPE

Fee

$50

Acceptable Samples

Slides

Schedule

Days Tested

MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI

Turnaround Time

24-48 hours

Description

Histologic evaluation of biopsy specimen from a skin mass or partial organ. Price includes routine evaluation, description and diagnosis of 1 site or tissue. This includes lung, bone, GI, and multiple skin punch or wedge biopsies.

Species

Bovine | Canine | Feline | Equine | Ovine | Caprine | Porcine | Wildlife Exotic | Other

Shipping Requirements

In cold weather, add 1 part ethanol to 9 parts 10% buffered formalin to prevent freezing during transit.

Additional Instructions

We recommend the use of tissue ink to denote surgical margin when submitting tumors. See our guide for using tissue ink to denote surgical margins. Please use the Biopsy/Surgical Pathology Submission Form for all surgical pathology submissions. For dermatopathology submissions, please use our Dermatopathology Submission Form.

Immunohistochemistry is available for an additional fee. See test catalog for available cell markers and agents.