Clinical Pathology

ZooQuatic Laboratory offers in-depth clinical pathology testing to meet your diagnostic needs. We provide unique solutions to diagnostic challenges for all invertebrates and vertebrates, with special expertise in aquatic species. We are always available for questions, follow-up, and support and take pride in our strong relationships with our clients. When possible, we also support research diagnostic needs with special pricing. Don't see what you are looking for? Please reach out as we are continually developing new services.

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COMBO: CBC/CHEM Panels

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
A1	Mammal CBC/Comprehensive Chem	'	$93.00
	CBC/ Chem panel
A2	Avian-Reptile CBC/Chem	'	$93.00
	CBC/ Chem panel
A3	Elasmobranch CBC/Comprehensive Chem	'	$93.00
	CBC/ Chem panel
A4	Teleost CBC/Comprehensive Chem	'	$93.00
	CBC/ Chem panel
A5	Invertebrate CBC/Comprehensive Chem	'	$99.75
	CBC/ Chem panel

Hematology

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
B100	CBC-Mammal	EDTA 1-2 mL	$38.75
	Automated CBC with manual differential
B100a	CBC- Small mammal	EDTA 0.05 - 0.1mL	$38.75
	Automated CBC
B101	CBC-Avian/Reptile/Amphibian	Fixed cells, slides, heparin or EDTA tube	$38.75
	Manual WBC using formalin fixed cells (preferred) or whole blood; PCV, Hgb, and smears prepared from whole blood; Natt-Herrick method, unless Eosinophil method requested.
B102	CBC-Elasmobranch	Fixed cells, slides, heparin or EDTA tube	$38.75
	Manual WBC using formalin fixed cells (preferred) or whole blood; PCV, Hgb, and smears prepared from whole blood; modified Natt-Herrick method, unless Eosinophil method requested.
B103	CBC- Teleost	Fixed cells, slides, heparin or EDTA tube	$38.75
	Manual WBC using formalin fixed cells (preferred) or whole blood; PCV, Hgb, and smears prepared from whole blood; Natt-Herrick method, unless Eosinophil method requested.
B104	Add-On: RBC count non-mammalian (Natt-Herrick only)	Available as a CBC add-on	$5.50
	RBC count
B105	Add-On: Thrombocyte count non-mammalian (Natt-Herrick only)	Available as a CBC add-on	$5.50
	Thrombocyte count
B106	Add-On: Schalms Heat Precipitate Proteins	Available as a non-mammalian or mammalian Add-on	$5.50
	Schalms Heat Precipitate Proteins
B107	CBC-Invertebrate	contact lab	$38.75
	Total hemocyte count, differential if applicable for species
B108	Blood Smear Evaluation	1 - 2 air dried blood smears	$21.75
	Differential
B109	Buffy Coat Examination	EDTA tube	$16.25
	Cell morphology
B110	Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)	EDTA tube	$7.50
	Baltimore area only - Sample must be received and processed within 8 hours of collection
B111	Add-On: Reticulocyte Count (mammals)	EDTA tube; available as a CBC add-on	$10.75
	Manual reticulocyte count
B112	Fibrinogen	0.5mL citrate plasma	$31.50
	Fibrinogen - Heska COAG analyzer
B113	Hemoglobin	Whole blood (heparin or EDTA)	$11.25
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Cytology

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
C100	Cytology slide: 1 stain per sample	Submit at least one and preferably two unstained slides	$20.00
	Select Acid Fast, Gram, or Wright-Giemsa stain
C101	Cytology slides: 2 stains per sample	Submit at least 2 and preferably 3 unstained slides	$31.25
	Select two of the following stains to be performed: Acid fast, Wright-Giemsa, Gram
C102	Cytology slides: 3 stains per sample	Submit at least 3 and preferably 4 slides of the same sample	$39.70
	Acid fast, Wright-Giemsa and Gram stains performed on same sample
C103	Dolphin blowhole cytology	Provide 3 or more slides from dolphin	$39.70
	Includes Acid-fast, Gram, Diff-Quik stains
C199	Interpretation by Board Certified Veterinary Pathologist	'	$40.00
	Our board certified pathologist will review and interpret the findings from your samples.

Fluid analysis

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
F100	Fluid analysis	;	$27.95
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F101	Fluid analysis plus cytology	;	$58.00
	Fluid analysis plus up to three stains: Gram, Acid-Fast, and Diff-Quik stains
F102	Gastric fluid analysis with cytology	;	$65.00
	Gastric fluid analysis with up to 3 stains and Gastroccult: Gram, Acid-fast and Diff-Quik stains
F103	Gastric occult blood	;	$11.15
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F104	Urinalysis	;	$28.00
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F105	Urine Osmolality (measured)	0.5 ml urine	$11.00
	Urine Osmolality (measured)
F199	Interpretation by Board Certified Pathologist	'	$40.00
	Our board certified pathologist will review and interpret the findings from your samples.

Fecal analysis

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
P400	Fecal parasite exam	,	$27.80
	Direct, float
P401	Fecal occult blood	'	$11.15
	Fecal occult blood
P402	Fecal with Cryptosporidium stain	'	$39.70
	Stained for detection of cryptosporidium
P403	Modified McMaster fecal egg count	Approximately 5 grams of feces	$27.95
	Provides egg count in number/g feces
P404	Cloacal wash	Saline/feces	$27.95
	Sediment examined for parasites
P405	Cloacal wash with cytology	Saline/feces	$39.70
	Sediment examined for parasites, cells, and microorganisms

Chemistry Panels

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
B200	Elasmobranch Chemistry Panel	0.5 - 1 mL serum or heparin plasma	$64.00
	AMY, AST, ALT, BUN, Ca, Chol, CK, Tprot, Trig, GGT, Mg, Na, K, Cl, Phos, and measured osmolality
B201	Invertebrate Chemistry Panel	1 ml spun hemolymph	$69.00
	Na, K, Cl, ALT, AST, ALB, ALP, BUN, Ca, CK, Copper, Creat, Glu, Mg, Phos, Tprot, Trig, UA, Lipase, and measured osmolality
B202	Teleost Chemistry Panel	0.5 - 1 mL serum or heparin plasma	$64.00
	AMY, AST, BUN, Ca, Chol, CK, Glu, Tprot, Trig, GGT, Mg, Na, K, Cl
B203	Avian/Reptile/Amphibian Chemistry Panel	0.5 mL serum or heparin plasma	$64.00
	Alb, AST, Ca, CK, Glu, Phos, Tprot, UA, Glob, Na, K, Cl
B204	Mammal Chemistry Panel	1 mL serum or heparin plasma	$65.00
	Na, K, Cl, ALT, AST, ALB, ALP, AMY, BUN, Ca, CK, Creat, Glu, Glob, GGT, Mg, Phos, Tbili, Tprot, Trig, Lipase

Chemistry- Individual Tests

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
B205	Chemistry - Bile Acids	0.5 mL serum or heparin plasma	$24.15
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B211	Chemistry - T4	0.5 mL serum or heparin plasma	$37.00
	T4 measured
B212	Chemistry - TSH (canine only)	0.5 mL serum or heparin plasma	$42.00
	Canine only
B213	Chemistry - Copper	0.5 mL serum or heparin plasma	$11.00
	Copper mg/L

Chemistry- Electrolytes

Code	Test	Sample	Fee
B120	Consult: Cell Identification	1-2 air dried slides preferred	$50.00
	Written evaluation with labeled images of cells provided
B208	Chemistry - Electolytes	0.5 mL serum or heparin plasma	$22.50
	Electrolytes
B209	Chemistry - Osmolality (measured)	0.5 mL serum or heparin plasma	$11.00
	Chemistry- Osmolality (measured)

Prices effective February 1, 2023 reflect a cash discount of 3%, applicable with payment of invoice by ACH or Check. Prices are subject to change.

Clinical Pathology sample shipping

Sample packaging

Whole blood, plasma, serum, and body fluid samples should be shipped overnight to us on cold-paks. Formalin-fixed blood samples may be shipped cold or ambient. Though slides may be shipped in the same package with cold samples, they should be kept away from direct contact with cold-paks as much as possible as condensation can damage cells. Make sure all materials are clearly labeled and fluids are properly contained in leak-proof tubes, vials, and containers.

Shipping your samples

Samples may be shipped to us at this address:

ZooQuatic Laboratory
701 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202

Our loading dock is open Monday through Friday, but for overnight shipments we encourage you to ship no later than Wednesday to ensure your package arrives before the weekend. Many factors can impact shipping times and we want to be sure your precious cargo arrives to us safely. Please include a completed submission form with your package and give us a quick heads up at labservices@zooquaticlab.com when you've sent something our way so we can be on the lookout for it.

We know shipping can be expensive, so we offer FedEx billable stamps that can reduce typical shipping costs by up over 50%.

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