PATHOLOGY SERVICES
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Avian & Exotic Labs utilizes the services of
Robert Schmidt, DVM, PhD, a board certified veterinary pathologist with
over twenty years in the field. When utilizing Dr. Schmidt's services,
we at Avian & Exotic are assured of consistent exellent quality
and expedient turnaround time. We highly recommend this service to our
clients.
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| No. | Test Name & Description | Sample Requirements | No. | Test Name & Description | Sample Requirements |
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SKIN & FEATHER BIOPSY Histopathology performed using skin/feather biopsy samples sent to screen for PBFD or other causes of feather picking. |
Please submit biopsy of feather & follicla of preferably affected feathers. If there are no affected feathers, active blood feathers are your best choice. Plucked feathers are not recommended for adequate sampling. | 000 |
HISTOPATHOLOGY Tissues sent are processed and analyzed for evidence of desease. Sending the Bursa Fabricus in cases of very young birds is strongly recommended. |
Submit desired tissues in formalin. Sending whole carcasses is discouraged as failure of overnight courier may result in complete loss via autolysis of the tissues. |
| 350, 351 |
NECROPSY
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Whole chilled carcasses may be sent to Dr. Schmidt directly after obtaining an accession number from the lab. Call lab for pricing. | 129 |
CYTOLOGY Includes analysis of sample submitted regarding cells, bacteria, etc. |
Possible Submissions for Histopathology or Skin/Feather biopsy samples are:
| 337 | 1 - 2 Tissues/Feathers | 336 | 6 Tissues/Feathers |
| 338 | 3 Tissues/Feathers | 335 | 7 Tissues/Feathers |
| 339 | 4 Tissues/Feathers | 334 | 8 Tissues/Feathers |
| 340 | 5 Tissues/Feathers |
RADIOLOGY SERVICES
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Avian & Exotic utilizes the services of Dr.
Sam Silverman, a highly skilled veterinary radiologist. Call
lab for more details.
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