Biopsy – Skin – Dermatohistopathology
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Pathology |
| Sample Comment | Skin - 6 mm punch or strip biopsies preferred. Skin or orifice lesions but not obvious masses or cysts. |
| Turnaround Time | 5 Days |
| Species | Amphibians, Arthropods, Avian (Domestic), Birds, Bovine, Canine, Caprine, Equine, Feline, Fish, Mammals, Mollusk, Ovine, Porcine, Reptiles |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Specimines Container | Leak proof containers individually labeled |
| Shipping & Handling | Fix in 10% Formalin for minimum of 24 hours. Transfer tissues to 70% alcohol (isopropyl, ethyl or rubbing alcohol) for shipping in very cold weather. |
Additional Information
If more than 10 Histopathology slides are required per submission, each additional slide will be charged the appropriate Histopathology-Paraffin process, embed, cut and stain H & E fee.