Necropsy
Necropsies can be performed on the patients of referring veterinarians with gross and microscopic findings reported in 2-6 weeks.
Small Domestic Animals (cats, dogs) and Exotic Species
Routine Diagnostic Cases - $120Individual Cremation, Save Ashes - $25
- Includes gross, limited histologic exam, some ancillary lab tests, routine carcass disposal
- Does not include toxicology, laboratory tests for infectious disease outbreak (litter, etc), rabies tests, or radiology fees
- Litter or household problem w/ multiple animals included in submission charged at discretion of pathologist
- Cosmetic necropsy not available
- No remains will be released to owners after necropsy of referral cases, due to potential exposure to biohazards either from that case or others in the laboratory environment
- Handling fee: Owners responsible for all cremation arrangements and fees
- Whole body cremation not available for large (i.e. > 200 lb) animal - Service will collect head, heart and hoof/foot for cremation
Insurance/Potential Legal Action ≤ $350*
This fee is at discretion of duty pathologist
Horses
Routine Diagnostic Cases - $150
- Does not include disposal or any other tests/procedures
- Cosmetic necropsies are not available
Insurance/Potential Legal Action - $350*
Disposal Charges for All Horses
Does not include disposal or any other tests/procedures
Routine < 200 lb $25 200-500 lb $50 > 500 lb $100 Cremation $25
- Handling fee added to disposal charges
- Owner responsible for arranging cremation, carcass/ashes pickup, and cremation fees
- Not available for entire large animals - Service will save head, heart, one hoof for cremation
Cattle
No chargeIn an effort to enhance the state's surveillance for all cattle diseases, ALL necropsy charges for Tennessee Domestic Cattle submissions (includes placenta) are covered by Tennessee Department of Agriculture as of January 1, 2006 - No charges to referral clinic or owner; please use separate submission for available below.
(Contract does not include biopsy or "necropsy in a bottle" - these are charged as routine biopsy submissions)
Production/Farm Animals, Zoo and Wildlife
(Small Ruminants, Chickens, etc) and Zoo & Wildlife (Deer, etc)
Routine Diagnostic Cases - $60
- Includes gross and limited histologic exam. Covers up to 3 submissions per day if < 200 lb - each additional submissions and all larger animals = $60 each
- Does not include any ancillary laboratory tests (i.e. microbiology) - these are charged at our cost
- Cosmetic necropsy not available
Large Exotics (>500 lb) - $150
Insurance/Potential Legal Action ≤ $350*
This fee is at discretion of duty pathologistDisposal Charges
Routine - Included in base feeStericycle
(Stericycle processing required for entire sheep & goat heads)
< 50 lb animals $25 > 50 lb animals $50 (Plus Stericycle cost recovery $1.05/lb ) Cremation $25
- Handling fee added to disposal charges
- Owner responsible for arranging cremation, carcass/ashes pickup, and cremation fees
- Not available for entire large animals - Service will save head, heart, one hoof for cremation
* Extensive histologic exam, hold liver/kidney at least 3 months, digital photography of carcass for ID and significant lesions
Please fully complete request forms, including signature of referring veterinarian.
Link to necropsy form: word, pdf
For further information call the Pathobiology Departmental office at (865) 974-5673.
Link to bovine necropsy form: word, pdf