College of Veterinary Medicine

Canine, Feline, Other – Comprehensive Necropsy

Section: Histology, Pathology

Fee: $280.00*

Turnaround Time: 10 business days**

Days Test Started: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Species: Canine, Feline, Other

Specimen

Name

Container

Minimum Amount

Whole Animal


Collection Information

WHOLE ANIMAL - Refrigerate and store the body until it is able to be delivered to the lab for necropsy. With large animals, move the body to a cool, shady area away from direct sunlight. Deliver the whole body for necropsy to ADDL as soon as possible to minimize autolysis.

Shipping Information

OVERNIGHT - Ship overnight in an insulated shipper with ice packs (pack absorptive material to collect moisture) DO NOT SHIP OVER THE WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY - NO SATURDAY DELIVERY
LEAKS - Ensure all samples are in leak proof packages and clearly labeled with Tissue Type/Animal ID/Owner Name. Include absorptive material to collect any leaks - double bag any fresh tissues.
PAPERWORK - Package paperwork separately in a waterproof, sealable plastic bag. Ensure paperwork is complete and specimens are labeled for easily matching. If you are using CF.755 Multiple Animal Continuation Form, please include a hard copy and email a copy to addl@purdue.edu.
WHOLE ANIMAL - Double bag body if shipping through a courrier service.

Additional Information
Please refer to the Necropsy Submitters Guide and then complete the Necropsy Submission Form with appropriate information and history.
The necropsy fee covers one (1) adult animal OR two (2) puppies or kittens. A comprehensive necropsy at the ADDL includes a gross and histologic examination and report. Parasitology, bacteriology, and limited PCR testing are performed as deemed appropriate by the pathologist for no additional charge. Separate charges apply for the following tests: toxicology, virus isolation, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, serology, IHC, additional PCR, sequencing/NGS, and tests available only at other labs.

*Fee does not include accessioning fee ($10 additional charge). Please refer to the Fee Schedule.

Cremation services are available.

Additional or mail-out tests will result in additional charges.

Spinal cord removal will result in additional charges.

*Necropsy cases that the remains are not cremated will have an additional fee added for disposal of the remains. For more information, visit Necropsy Disposal.

Owner-submitted necropsy cases are required to prepay at the time of submission. The sum of the prepayment will be the accessioning fee, necropsy fee, and the elected remains disposition. Payment may be made in cash, credit card (VISA/MC), or check. Fees associated with any returned checks will be added to the case. Additional charges related to the case will be billed to the client upon completion.

**Special procedures may necessitate additional time.

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