Pathology – CT Resident

CVMDL cannot release bodies for home burial but so that you are able 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.

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

Please note: Submitting frozen specimens for necropsy may delay the turnaround times outlined below.
 

Pathology - Connecticut Resident

The fee listed below is for Veterinarian submitted cases, for owner direct submission pricing please call the laboratory at 860-486-3738

Test Name Specimen Required Test Days Turn Around Time (Business Days) Fee Comments
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Aborted Farm Species Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $125.00 Calf, Cria, Foal, Kid, Lamb, Piglet
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Agricultural Farm Species (less than 200 lbs) Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $170.00 Caprine, Ovine, Porcine
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Agricultural Farm Species (greater than 200 lbs) Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $200.00 Caprine, Ovine, Porcine $100.00 disposal fee applicable on animals 500lbs and over
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Agricultural Farm Species (Neonate, up to 6 wks) Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $125.00 Calf, Cria, Foal, Kid, Lamb, Piglet up to 6 weeks of age
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Bovine Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $300.00 $0.65/pound disposal fee
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Canine Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $250.00
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Poultry Freshly Dead Animal, 1-3 birds same flock M-F 10-30 $144.00*

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* For IAV-A Surveillance Program inclusion pricing, CT back-yard and non-commercial poultry owners - please contact the laboratory at 860-486-3738
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Equine Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $400.00

$90.00 fee for all Insurance Case submissions

$0.65 /pound disposal fee

$100.00 fee applicable for Spinal Cord Removal

$16.25 per 1/4 hour for shoe removal after submission

Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Feline Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $200.00
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Fresh Small Fish, Reptile, Amphibian Freshly Dead or Live Fish M-F 10-30 $65.00  Small fish, reptiles, amphibians are defined as those animals less than 8 inches in length
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Fresh Large Fish, Reptile, Amphibian Freshly Dead or Live Fish M-F 10-30 $90.00 Large fish, reptiles, amphibians are defined as those animals more than 8 inches in length
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Llama, Alpaca Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $200.00
Necropsy, Legal Case Surcharge NA NA NA $275.00 This fee is added to all  necropsy cases which could lead to litigation
Necropsy(including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Marine Mammal Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $250.00 <200lb $350.00 >200lb
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Pet Bird Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $100.00
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Primate Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $250.00
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Rodent Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $75.00 Guinea Pig, Mouse, Rat
Necropsy (including histopathology as deemed necessary by Pathologist), Small Animal Neonate Freshly Dead Animal M-F 10-30 $100.00 Canine, Feline (up to 6 weeks of age)
Full Descriptive Reports Reports including full histopathologic descriptions can be added to any case. Full descriptive reports are already provided on Legal cases and case reports that will be sent to Insurance providers.  $90.00