Pathology – CT Resident

CVMDL cannot release bodies for home burial. To have your pet returned to you, we are able to work with you to plan a private cremation including a return of ashes, with a local crematorium.

*If a communal cremation and a paw print is requested, please mark as a private cremation; alternatively, have the vet clinic perform the paw print.

Please contact the laboratory if you have any questions. Fees are subject to change without notice.

The pricing includes histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist.

*Charges below are in addition to a necropsy. If you are looking for the following services add the price to the Necropsy price.

Supplemental Charges Price *Added to the price of Necropsy Comments
X-Ray $150.00 Price is per X-ray
Legal Surcharge $300.00 Fee added to all necropsy cases which could lead to litigation
Spinal Cord Examination $150.00
Please note: Submitting frozen specimens for necropsy may delay the turnaround times outlined below.
Test Name Body Weight *CVMDL weight at submission Specimen Required Test Days Turn Around Time (Business Days) Base Price Listed *Additional fees may apply to reach diagnosis Comments
Necropsy,

Lab Animal

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $160
Necropsy,

Pet Bird

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $230
Necropsy,

Pocket Pet

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $235 Includes but not limited to: Guinea Pig, Mouse, Rat, Sugar gliders, Hamsters, Hedgehogs
Necropsy,

Reptile

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $285 (*need decal)
Necropsy,

Companion Animals

0-50 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $385 Includes but not limited to: Canine, Feline, Rabbits
Necropsy,

Companion Animals

51-100 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $485 Includes but not limited to: Canine, Feline, Rabbits
Necropsy,

Companion Animals

101+ Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $585 Includes but not limited to: Canine, Feline, Rabbits

 

Necropsy,

Small Farm

0-100 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $170 Includes but not limited to: Goat, Sheep, Pig, Camelids
Necropsy,

Small Farm

101-200 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $170 Includes but not limited to: Goat, Sheep, Pig, Camelids
Necropsy,

Small Farm

201+ Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $170 Includes but not limited to: Goat, Sheep, Pig, Camelids
Necropsy,

Equine

0-500

 

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $910

 

Insurance cases are an additional $90
Necropsy,

Equine

501-1000 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $1310 Insurance cases are an additional $90
Necropsy,

Equine

1001-2000 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $1910 Insurance cases are an additional $90
Necropsy,

Equine

2001+ Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $2210 Insurance cases are an additional $90
Necropsy,

Bovine

0-500 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $325
Necropsy,

Bovine

501-1000

 

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $350
Necropsy,

Bovine

1001-2000 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $375
Necropsy,

Bovine

2001+ Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $400
Necropsy,

Poultry

Freshly Dead Animal, 1-3 bird's same flock M-F 10-30 $144  For IAV-A Surveillance Program inclusion pricing, CT back-yard and non-commercial poultry owners - please contact the laboratory at 860-486-3738
Necropsy,

Wildlife

0-20 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $60
Necropsy,

Wildlife

21-50

 

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $110
Necropsy,

Wildlife

51-100 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $260
Necropsy,

Wildlife

100+ Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $310
Necropsy,

Neonate Companion

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $285 Canine, Feline (up to 6 weeks of age)
Necropsy,

Neonate Farm-Small

0-100 Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $160 Calf, Cria, Foal, Kid, Lamb, Piglet up to 6 weeks of age
Necropsy,

Neonate Farm-Large

101+ Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $285 Caprine, Ovine, Porcine
Necropsy,

Seals/Sea Lions

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 Please contact the laboratory for pricing.
Necropsy,

Dolphin

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 Please contact the laboratory for pricing.
Necropsy,

Whale

Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 Please contact the laboratory for pricing.