Equine – Basic Necropsy

Specimen

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.

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 one (1) foal. A basic necropsy at the ADDL includes a gross and histologic examination and report. Separate charges apply for all additional tests: PCR, parasitology, bacteriology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, toxicology, virus isolation, serology, IHC, and tests available only at other labs. For a necropsy that includes more diagnostics, please see Equine – Comprehensive Necropsy (and Neurologic)

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

If the equid exhibited neurological signs prior to death or suspicion for neurologic disease is present, the necropsy will be handled as a neurologic necropsy. Please see Equine – Comprehensive Necropsy (and Neurologic) for more information and charges.

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

Spinal cord removal will result in additional charges.

Necropsy cases 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.