{"id":247,"date":"2015-09-03T17:27:12","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T17:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vpath\/diagnostic-services\/biopsy-and-necropsy-services\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T21:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T21:19:04","slug":"biopsy-and-necropsy-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vetmed.iastate.edu\/vpath\/services\/diagnostic-services\/biopsy-and-necropsy-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Biopsy and Necropsy Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\t
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The Department of Veterinary Pathology provides diagnostic surgical pathology service to the Veterinary Medical Center and we offer the same service to veterinary practitioners. Necropsy services also are available. Our staff includes seven ACVP board-certified veterinary anatomic pathologists and three histotechnologists. Our goal is to provide the highest quality diagnostic service to support the professional services of veterinarians and researchers.<\/p>\n

What services do we provide?<\/h2>\n

We provide veterinary diagnostic histopathology service for biopsies submitted to us, including tumor diagnosis and dermatohistopathology.<\/p>\n

Biopsy \u2013 Small<\/strong>
\n1 specimen from 1 site\/location that measures less than 3cm. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$100.00<\/p>\n

Biopsy \u2013 Medium<\/strong>
\n1 specimen from 1 site\/location that measures between 3-6cm. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$145.00<\/p>\n

Biopsy- Large<\/strong>
\n1 specimen from 1 site\/location that measures greater than 6cm. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$165.00<\/p>\n

Punch Biopsy<\/strong>
\n1 group of small punch or endoscopic biopsies from 1 site\/location.
\n$85.00<\/p>\n

Ocular Biopsy<\/strong>
\nSubmission of 1 eye. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$155.00<\/p>\n

Additional Biopsy<\/strong>
\nEach additional specimen in a case from an additional site\/location.
\n$30.00 each<\/p>\n

Necropsy in a Jar 1-5<\/strong>
\nSubmission of 1-5 organs\/lesions\/specimens from a referring DVM performed necropsy. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$220.00<\/p>\n

Necropsy in a Jar 6+<\/strong>
\nSubmission of 6 or more organs\/lesions\/specimens from a referring DVM performed necropsy. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$235.00<\/p>\n

Histological Necropsy<\/strong>
\nFull gross necropsy including histological interpretation of lesioned tissue. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$270.00<\/p>\n

Legal Necropsy<\/strong>
\nFull documented gross necropsy including histological interpretation of all organ systems and lesioned tissue for use in legal cases. Includes 3 histological stains.
\n$430.00<\/p>\n

Immunohistochemical Staining<\/strong>
\nStaining of a positive control slide, test slide, and negative control slide with 1 histological marker recommended by a pathologist.
\n$35.00<\/p>\n

Decalcification<\/strong>
\nDecalcification of submitted specimens that must undergo a demineralization process for effective biopsy.
\n$30.00<\/p>\n

Our response goal is to fax or e-mail a written report to our clients within 24 hours of receiving a specimen. Specimens requiring decalcification or special stains will usually require additional time.<\/p>\n

How do you submit a biopsy to us?<\/h2>\n

Fill out the Department of Veterinary Pathology\u00a0Histopathology Submission form<\/a> and submit it with the specimen. You can easily print this form from our website (PDF format).\u00a0 You may need to download\u00a0Acrobat Reader<\/a>.\u00a0Please send only one copy of the submission form with your sample(s).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place the biopsy specimen in a sealed, wide-mouth plastic bottle<\/u>\u00a0(no glass containers, please)<\/strong>\u00a0that contains 10-20 volumes of 10% neutral buffered formalin. Wrap parafilm\u00a0(no packing tape, please)<\/strong> around the lid and place the labeled bottle in a plastic bag with absorbent material (paper towel). Place inside a sturdy cardboard box and ship by the\u00a0carrier of your choice to:<\/p>\n

Iowa State University
\nDepartment of Veterinary Pathology<\/address>\n
1800 Christensen Drive
\n2703 Veterinary Medicine
\nIowa State University
\nAmes, IA 50011-1134<\/address>\n

Specimens sent via mail or other carrier are required by law<\/strong> to be in a leak proof container, placed in a sealed bag with absorbent material suitable for absorbing a leak, and surrounded by a hard container (cardboard box) to protect it from impact.\u00a0 The visible part of the mailing container must include the destination and return address.<\/p>\n

The shipper has the responsibility to package these specimens in the manner described.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

If you would like a kit that includes request forms, bottles, mailers, and return labelswe will gladly send these items to you.\u00a0Please click here<\/a> to print your request and fax\u00a0to: (515) 294-7730.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mailing Specimens During Cold Weather<\/a><\/p>\n

How do you\u00a0submit a Necropsy to us?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n