Diagnostic and Pathology Services
Animal diagnostic, necropsy and histopathology services available through DLAR are as follows:
Diagnostic Service
- Non-experimentally induced diseases – Animals who are ill will be worked-up by the DLAR veterinarian, in consultation with the principle investigator. If diagnostic tests are indicated, samples will be collected and sent to a commercial veterinary diagnostic laboratory or performed in-house (total protein, HCT, fecal floats, skin scrapings). The costs for these tests are included as part of the standard per diem.
- Experimentally induced diseases – animals who are ill secondary to an experimental procedure will be worked–up by the DLAR veterinarian, in consultation with the principle investigator. If the veterinarian determines that diagnostic tests are indicated, samples will be collected and sent to a commercial veterinary diagnostic laboratory. The costs for these tests will be recharged to the investigator.
- Radiographs – DLAR has both stationary and mobile x-ray units and an automatic film processor. These units are used primarily for diagnostic purposes and the cost for diagnostic radiographs is included in the standard per diem. If an IACUC approved research project requires the use of radiographs, the veterinary staff will work with the investigator to take the film(s). The veterinary staff will then process the film(s). Recharges for experimental radiographs, including processing, for each film are: 8"x 10" film ($10.50), 10" x 12" film ($12.50) and 14" x 17" ($14.50).
Necropsy and Histopathology Services
• Necropsy – Gross necropies will be performed by the DLAR veterinarian upon request by the principle investigator or if the veterinarian determines that a necropsy is warranted. Necropsies are included as part of the standard per diem.
• Histopathology – Tissues may be collected during gross necropsy for histopathology. Samples will be sent to the University of Missouri-Research Animal Diagnostics and Investigative Laboratory. Histopathology costs for non-experimentally related diseases are included in the standard per diem and costs for experimentally related diseases are recharged to the principle investigator.
Radiographs
The Division of Laboratory Animal Resources has both stationary and mobile x-ray units and an automatic film processor. These units are used primarily for diagnostic purposes. If an IACUC approved research project requires animal x-rays, the veterinary staff will work with the investigator to shoot the film. The veterinary staff will then process the films.
Recharges for x-rays, including processing, are as follows:
| Size of Film | Recharge per Film |
|---|---|
| Small (8”x10”) | $10.50 |
| Medium (10”x12”) | $12.50 |
| Large (14”x17”) | $14.50 |