Bovine Necropsy
Test Schedule
| Lab | Lab section | Days | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADDL - Pullman | Necropsy | Mon-Fri | 2 Business days. See test description for more information. |
Price:
$150.00
Description
A necropsy is a postmortem examination of an animal to detect disease at a macroscopic level. Histologic (microscopic) evaluation is charged separately and is necessary in most cases to identify the cause of disease/death. The necropsy price is per animal. See histopathology information and fee here.
Additional charges apply for spinal cord removal, legal cases, and after-hours arrivals. See Special Instructions below for more information. Live animals are not accepted. Prepayment is required for all owner submissions.
Includes bison.
Turnaround Time Information:
For necropsies, a gross report will typically be made available within two business days after the necropsy is performed. Histopathology reports are typically published within two weeks following the gross report. In some cases, final results may include additional testing that can take between 3-5 weeks depending on the complexity of the case and the type of testing performed.
Turnaround Time Information:
For necropsies, a gross report will typically be made available within two business days after the necropsy is performed. Histopathology reports are typically published within two weeks following the gross report. In some cases, final results may include additional testing that can take between 3-5 weeks depending on the complexity of the case and the type of testing performed.
Specimens Required
Carcass
Sampling Requirements
Cadavers should be submitted as quickly as possible following the animal’s death, as diagnostic integrity deteriorates with prolonged postmortem interval. If possible, keep cadaver chilled (not frozen).
For additional information on how to collect and submit a sample please visit our Submit a Sample page.
Collection Container
Packing Instructions
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
For additional information, please visit our Packing and Shipping page.
Special Instructions
Legal fee: A $300 surcharge will apply to necropsies performed on an animal in which there may be legal action pending or that could lead to litigation. This may include, but is not limited to, cases involving allegations of animal neglect, abuse, malicious poisonings, or cruelty.
Spinal cord evaluation: A $60 surcharge will apply to necropsies in which spinal cord evaluation is completed.
After hours drop-off fee: Pre-approval is required in order to submit a cadaver after hours. Please call WADDL for additional information. A $100 surcharge will apply when cadavers are accepted between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am Monday through Friday and after 12:00 pm Saturday on the weekend.
Spinal cord evaluation: A $60 surcharge will apply to necropsies in which spinal cord evaluation is completed.
After hours drop-off fee: Pre-approval is required in order to submit a cadaver after hours. Please call WADDL for additional information. A $100 surcharge will apply when cadavers are accepted between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am Monday through Friday and after 12:00 pm Saturday on the weekend.
Ordering Instructions
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information. To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.
Please provide a relevant, concise clinical history with the submission. This includes a description of the submitted animal (species, breed, age, etc) and any signs of illness. Please include vaccine status, environmental conditions or management changes, and number of affected animals. Entire medical records can be submitted as supplementary materials but should not replace a brief collective history on the submission documents.
Please provide a relevant, concise clinical history with the submission. This includes a description of the submitted animal (species, breed, age, etc) and any signs of illness. Please include vaccine status, environmental conditions or management changes, and number of affected animals. Entire medical records can be submitted as supplementary materials but should not replace a brief collective history on the submission documents.
For online test ordering please visit our Submit a Sample page for additional information. To submit a specimen without submitting through our online portal please see our Forms page for fillable forms and further instruction.