Consultation fees (January 2013)

Value Added Tax is added at current rate to all fees *

Histiopathology / Cytology / Immunohistology

Single biopsies (up to three paraffin blocks; additional blocks: £ 8.00 each) £25
Special stains per block: 1-2 stains No extra charge
3-4 stains £8.00
5 and above £15.00
Liver samples – copper & zinc content (+ histopathology) £38.00
Equine Muscle Histopathology (biopsies from up to three sites) £55.00
Cytology (smears/cytospins; up to three smears; additional smears: £ 5.50 each) £16.50
Cytology (cell count only; up to three specimens) £16.50
Cytology (differential and cytology; up to three specimens) £20.00
Cytology (cell count, protein content, specific gravity) £20.00
Fine needle aspirate £16.50
Synovial diagnostics (cell count, cell differential and cytology one smear/cell pellet) £27.50
Diagnosis of inclusion body disease in boid snakes (blood smear) £15.00
Feline Infectious Peritonitis intra vitam diagnosis from effusions
(Cytological examination of smears, preparation and examination of cell pellet,immunocytology for FCoV antigen) £30.00
Immunohistological examinations (per antigen and block)*
£15.00

* The charges apply when not more than 2 stains are requested per block. For the 3rd and 4th stain that is requested from the same block, a £1 reduction applies, and from the 5th stain onwards, a £2 reduction applies.

Tumor Grading and Prognostic Evaluation

Canine oral and dermal melanoma (Ki-67 + COX-2 score) £ 65.00/block
Canine oral and dermal melanoma (Ki-67 score) £ 40.00/block
Canine oral and dermal melanoma (COX-2 score) £ 40.00/block
Canine and feline mammary carcinoma (COX-2 score) £ 35.00/block
Canine Osteosarcoma (COX-2 score) £ 35.00/block
Canine dermal and subcutaneous mast cell tumour (C-kit pattern + Ki-67 score) £ 50.00/block
Mast cell tumour (Ki-67 score) £ 35.00/block
Mast cell tumour (C-kit pattern) £ 35.00/block

Electron Microscopy (Transmission EM, Scanning EM)

TEM Single biopsies (up to five blocks)
(additional blocks: £ 10.00 each) £70.00
TEM for the diagnosis of ciliary dyskinesia £70.00
NB: For larger TEM studies and for SEM examinations, prices and practical issues can be arranged. Please, contact us for further information.

Gross Post mortem examination charges

Small dogs (<10kg) and cats £55.00
Medium sized dogs (10-25kg) £65.00
Large/giant dogs (>25kg) £75.00
Puppies, kittens (up to 6 weeks) £25.00
Horses £275.00
Foals (up to 4 weeks) and abortions £60.00
Foals (up to 4 weeks) and abortions, diagnostic package
(incl. histology, EHV PCR and bacteriology, if appropriate) £200.00
Rabbits £35.00
Small mammals (mouse, rat, hamster, gerbil, guinea pig etc.) £11.00
Cage birds and poultry £16.50
Amphibians, reptiles £11.00
Fish £11.00
Aborted foetuses (non-equine) £30.00
NB: Farm animal submissions are accepted by the AHVLA Surveillance Centre in Leahurst. The colleagues can be contacted on 0151 794 6120.

*Please note that the prices shown for post mortem examinations do not include histology or bacteriology. The pathologist will request these routine tests to be performed at his/her own discretion. Prior authority is not requested from Veterinary Surgeons. Whilst an estimate of the cost can be given prior to the examination, final costs cannot be confirmed until the report is completed.

There will be additional charges for large animal carcase disposal. An invoice from E. Clutton & Sons (Marchwiel) Ltd. will be submitted directly to you.