Table Summarising Requirements for Biopsy and Post-Mortem Submissions
|
Test Type |
Sample Type |
Comment |
|
Biopsy examination |
Fixed Tissue |
Up to 4 blocks charged as one case |
|
Small animal post-mortem examination |
Carcass |
Contact lab in advance |
|
Post-mortem examination (Cattle/Horse) |
Carcass |
Accompanying documents required* |
|
Post-mortem examination (Pig/Sheep/Calf/Foal) |
Carcass |
Accompanying documents required* |
|
Legal/forensic/commercial cases |
Carcass |
Contact lab in advance |
* Cattle for post-mortem examination
The following documents must accompany the carcass:
- Blue animal passport
- Herd number
- Name and details of owner