Histopathology and cytology - Veterinary laboratory services

Surgical biopsies are examined for histopathological diagnosis
Reports are normally sent one to three days after the tissue is received, depending on the degree of fixation and complexity of the case
Please remember that specimens need to be in a sufficient volume of formalin (ratio 10:1 formalin:tissue) to ensure adequate fixation, and that all pots should be securely packaged to prevent leakage
Advanced margination (including shaved margins and margin measurement) can be performed upon request at additional cost
Grading of tumours, where veterinary literature is available, can be performed upon request
Immunohistology can be performed on biopsies to further investigate cases (see immunohistology), with additional cost
Fine needle aspirates (FNA) of lesions can be submitted, and will be reported in one to two days
Cytology samples should not be sent together with formalin fixed samples, as formalin fumes prevent proper staining
The material obtained by the pathology service is used for both undergraduate and postgraduate training and research in veterinary pathology.

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