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FEE SCHEDULE
Please contact us (info@specialtyvetpath.com) to request a current fee schedule.

REPORTING

Surgical pathology, dermatopathology and cytopathology: Most cases are reported within 2 days of receipt by our laboratory. Results may be delayed up to 5 days in cases requiring decalcification, additional tissue processing or special stains.

Microbiology: A preliminary report with gram stain results is provided within 24 hours of sample receipt.  Final results (ID & susceptibility testing) in 36-72 hours for most bacterial cultures.  Fungal cultures and slow-growing bacterial cultures: updates weekly; negative cultures held up to 4 weeks.

Urinalysis & fecal parasite exams:  reported same day as receipt

Necropsy: A preliminary report is provided within 24 hours of post-mortem examination. Final reports take up to 3 weeks for completion. 

All reports are faxed and/or e-mailed, according to stated preferences.

BILLING
Accounts are invoiced monthly and charges are payable upon receipt.  Invoices are delivered via US mail or e-mail. Please make payments by check to SpecialtyVETPATH.
 

Request Forms (online)

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Shipping Address:
SpecialtyVETPATH
14810 15th Avenue NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
 

Request forms in PDF format:

Cytopathology Request Form

Dermatopathology Request Form

Microbiology Request Form

Necropsy Request Form

Surgical Pathology Request Form