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 |
| 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. |