Histology & Cytology

Surgical biopsies are examined for histopathological diagnosis
Reports are normally sent one to three days after the
tissue is received, depending on the degree of fixation and complexity of the case.
Please remember that specimens need to be in a sufficient
volume of formalin (ratio 10:1 formalin:tissue) to ensure adequate fixation, and that all pots should be securely packaged to prevent leakage.
Advanced margination (including shaved margins and margin measurement) can be performed upon request at additional cost.
Grading of tumours, where veterinary literature is available, can be performed upon request.
Immunohistology can be performed on biopsies to further investigate cases (see immunohistology), with additional cost.
Fine needle aspirates (FNA) of lesions can be submitted, and will be reported in one to two days.
Cytology samples should not be sent together with formalin fixed samples, as formalin fumes prevent proper staining.
The material obtained by the pathology service is used for both undergraduate and postgraduate training and research in veterinary pathology.

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