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Cytology

Please mail histology (formalin fixed tissue) and cytology samples in
s in
separate sealed containers. Formalin fumes damage cells.
s
Fluid samples should be submitted in EDTA with a smear, if
appropriate.
A brief history, gross description and location of origin of material al
are
a required for interpretation.
A clinical pathologist’s report will normally be emailed within 1 working
day of receipt of samples.

Body fluids and aspirates (pleural, pericardial, peritoneal) £67.00
(Includes cell count, total protein and cytology report.)
Fluid cholesterol:triglyceride ratio £28.00
Fluid amylase and lipase £29.00
Fluid urea and creatinine £29.00

Joint fluid £67.00
Additional joint fluid from same animal (per site) £59.00

Flushes, washes, urine, BAL, TTW, etc. (cytology report only) £59.00

CSF (includes cell count, total protein and cytology report) £67.00
CSF protein electrophoresis £85.00
CSF serology for distemper, Neospora, Toxoplasma (see Serology)
Microscopic examination of smears (FNA, impression smears, etc.)
Per site (up to 5 slides) £54.00
Each additional site (up to 5 slides) £42.50
Additional slides per site (each batch of up to 5 slides) £42.50

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