Price List
We are able to perform many more tests than we advertise, so if you have a special request, please get in touch to find out whether we can do it for you or if you wish to discuss special prices for research, bulk samples or industrial contracts.
Clinical Pathology
| BIOCHEMISTRY (Heparin / Clotted) | PRICE |
|---|---|
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* Full biochemistry profile |
£42.00 |
| * Routine biochemistry profile (Cats and dogs) As Basic plus AST, GGT, Bilirubin, Electrolytes, Calcium, Phosphate, Chol, Trig |
£38.00 |
| * Basic biochemistry profile Total Protein, Albumin, Glob, Alk Phos. ALT, Urea, Creatinine |
£25.00 |
| Electrolyte profile | £19.00 |
| Additional full haematology when included with profiles marked with an asterisk (*) | Add £23.00 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY PROFILES | PRICE |
|---|---|
| * Liver profile 1 (Heparin or Clotted) Total protein, Albumin, Globulin, Alkaline phosphatase, ALT, Bilirubin |
£25.00 |
| * Liver profile 2 (Heparin or Clotted) As Liver 1 plus GGT, AST, Bile Acids resting and postprandial |
£34.00 |
| * Pancreatic profile (Heparin or Clotted) Urea, Creatinine, Triglyceride, Amylase, Lipase |
£28.00 |
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* Equine profile (Heparin or Clotted) Electrolytes, Triglyceride, Creatine Kinase, Magnesium, BA Pre |
£48.00 with GLU £52.00 |
| * Kidney profile 1 (Heparin / Clotted + Urine) Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, Urea, Creatinine, |
£27.00 |
| * Kidney profile 2 As Kidney 1 plus Calcium, Electrolytes, Cholesterol |
£32.00 |
| * Hyperthyroid cat profile (Heparin or Clotted) Total Protein, Albumin, Glob, Alk.Phos, ALT, Urea |
£40.00 |
| * Ruminant profile (Heparin or Clotted) Total Prot. Alb, Glob, Alk.Phos, GGT, AST, GLDH, Bilirubin, Urea, Creatinine, Calcium, Phosphate |
£40.00 |
| * Downer cow profile (Heparin or Clotted) Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, Creatine Kinase, Urea, BHB |
£27.00 |
| Diabetic monitoring 1 Fructosamine (Clotted or Heparin) Glucose (Fluoride Oxalate) |
£26.00 |
| Diabetic monitoring 2 Canine only Fructosamine (Clotted or Heparin) Glucose (Fluoride Oxalate) Haemoglobin A1c (EDTA) |
£45.00 |
| Vitamin B12 and Folate (Clotted) (Canine Only) Feline prices on request |
£50.00 |
| cTLI combo (Clotted) Trypsin-Like Immunoreactivity,Vitamin B12 and Folate |
£80.00 |
| Protein profile (Heparin or Clotted) Total Proteins, Albumin, Globulin, A:G ratio |
£19.00 |
| HAEMATOLOGY (EDTA blood & smears) | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Full haematology Including smear examination, RBC, Hct, Hb, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, WBC & Differential count, Platelet count |
£29.00 |
| Coagulation screen (Citrated Blood) PT, KCCT, Fibrinogen |
£30.00 |
| Blood smear examination only Cytological examination of submitted (air-dried) smear including examination for blood parasites |
£24.00 |
| CSF profile (CSF fluid in EDTA/Plain tube) Cell count, Differential, Cytospin examination and Protein |
£34.00 |
| FLUID ANALYSIS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Full fluid analysis Cell counts, proteins and cytology, inc. cytologists report |
£38.00 |
| Fluid proteins Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin, A:G ratio |
£19.00 |
| Fluid cytology (e.g. lavages) Cell counts, smear exam |
£33.00 |
| Fluid cholesterol / triglyceride | £17.00 |
| ENDROCRINOLOGY (Clotted) | PRICE |
|---|---|
| T4/canine TSH profile state time if post pill |
£42.00 |
| ACTH stimulation test - 2x Cortisol | £40.00 |
| DEX suppression test - 3x Cortisol | £52.00 |
| Cortisol (resting) “One off” test only | £23.00 |
| T4 (state time if post pill) | £26.00 |
| Canine TSH | £34.00 |
| CYTOLOGY | PRICE |
|---|---|
| FNA cytology (1st site) 1-3 slides (Including cytologists report: FNA, Touch Prep or submitted smears (air-dried) |
£38.00 |
| Every additional 1-3 slides from 1st site | £19.00 |
| FNA cytology - additional site(s) 1-3 slides | £19.00 |
| Every additional 1-3 slides | £19.00 |
| URINALYSIS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Full urine analysis Full Urinalysis: Qualitative, quantitative and deposit |
£45.00 |
| Deposit examination RBC, WBC, epithelial cells, sperm, organisms, cell debris, yeasts & casts |
£20.00 |
| Qualitative (dipstick) analysis Qualitative protein, glucose, ketones, haemoglobin, pH, specific gravity |
£18.00 |
| Quantitative analysis Protein, Creatinine, Prot:Creat ratio |
£22.00 |
| ADDITIONAL TESTS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Single biochemistry tests, each unless otherwise | £11.00 |
| Bile acids - resting, pre or post prandial (each) | £18.00 |
| Bile acids - (2x samples) Pre + Post prandial (Clotted or Heparin) | £30.00 |
| Bile acid stim (x3 samples) Pre stim, 1hr post stim, 2hr post stim (Clotted or Heparin) | £40.00 |
| Troponin (Clotted) | £25.00 |
| Fibrinogen (Citrated Blood) | £13.00 |
| Fibrinogen Degradation Products (Citrated Blood) | £23.00 |
| D-Dimer (Citrated Blood) | £26.00 |
| Reticulocyte count (EDTA blood) | £11.00 |
| Fructosamine (Clotted or Heparin) | £22.00 |
| Phenobarbitone (Clotted – NOT gel) | £27.00 |
| Direct Coombs Test (EDTA Blood & Smear) | £36.00 |
| CRP (C-reactive protein) (Clotted) | £22.00 |
| Serum protein electrophoresis (Clotted) | £40.00 |
Infectious Diseases
Turnaround times are in working days and are provided as guides, they can be subject to change.
| FELINE RETROVIRUSES | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| FeLV antigen Routine screening test; to confirm an in-clinic positive test request PCR or VI |
£25.20 | 1-3 days |
| FeLV qPCR To confirm in-clinic positive test |
£33.60 |
1-3 days |
| FeLV virus isolation To confirm in clinic positive test |
£33.60 | Upto 21 days |
| FeLV antigen + virus isolation | £44.10 | 1-3 days, VI upto 21 days |
| FeLV antigen + qPCR | £44.10 | 1-3 days |
| FeLV antigen + qPCR + virus isolation | £71.40 | 1-3 day, VI upto 21 days |
| FIV antibodies (IFA) Confirmed by western blot as required |
£27.30 | 1-3 days |
| FIV antibodies by western blot | £38.90 | 1-5 days |
| Feline retrovirus profile FeLV antigen and FIV antibodies |
£41.50 | 1-3 days |
| FeLV, FIV, FCoV FeLV antigen, FIV antibodies, FCoV antibodies |
£54.00 | 1-3 days |
| FELINE INFECTIOUS PERITONITIS | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| FIP profile FCoV Ab, α1-AGP, A:G, haematology / cytology |
£53.50 | 1-2 days |
| FCoV antibodies + α1-AGP | £35.70 | 1-2 days |
| FCoV antibodies | £24.70 | 1-2 days |
| α1-AGP | £20.00 | 1-2 days |
| FCoV antibodies + FCoV RT-qPCR | £54.00 | 1-2 days, PCR upto 7 days |
| FCoV RT-qPCR (Faeces, effusion) |
£43.10 | Upto 7 days |
| FCoV RT-qPCR (Fine needle aspirate, tissue biopsy) |
£81.90 | Upto 7 days |
| FIP profile + FCoV RT-qPCR (RT-qPCR on faeces, effusion) |
£81.90 | 1-2 days, PCR upto 7 days |
| FELINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory virus isolation from swabs Feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus |
£27.30 | Upto 7 days |
| Virus isolation from tissues Feline cowpox virus, feline herpesvirus, feline calicivirus |
£28.40 | Upto 7 days |
| FHV qPCR | £33.60 | 1-3 days |
| Chlamydia felis qPCR | £33.60 | 1-3 days |
| Chlamydia felis qPCR + FHV qPCR | £49.80 | 1-3 days |
| Respiratory virus isolation + FHV qPCR | £49.80 | Upto 7 days, PCR 1-3 days |
| Respiratory virus isolation + C. felis qPCR | £49.80 | Upto 7 days, PCR 1-3 days |
| Triple respiratory profile Resp. virus isolation, FHV qPCR, C. felis qPCR |
£61.90 | VI upto 7 days, PCR 1-3 days |
| Feline conjunctivitis profile FHV qPCR, C. felis qPCR, Mycoplasma culture and M. felis qPCR |
£82.90 | 1-3 days, Myco upto 10 days |
| Feline conjunctivitis profile 2 FHV qPCR, C. felis qPCR, M. felis qPCR |
£67.00 | 1-3 days |
| OTHER FELINE DISEASE PROFILES | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Gingivitis profile Resp. virus isolation, FeLV Ag, FIV Ab |
£53.50 | VI upto 7 days, Retro 1-3 days |
| Feline diarrhoea profile Bacteriology, parasitology, NOT including Cryptosporidium investigation |
£45.10 | Bact 7-10 days, Para 1-2 days |
| Feline diarrhoea profile plus Diarrhoea profile including Cryptosporidium, FCoV RT-qPCR, Giardia qPCR, T. foetus qPCR |
£128.10 | Bact 7-10 days, Para 1-2 days, PCRs Upto 7 days |
| Feline Parasitology PCR Giardia qPCR & T. foetus qPCR |
£62.40 | Upto 7 days |
| Pyrexic cat profile FeLV Ag, FIV Ab, FCoV Ab, haematology, ALP, ALT |
£74.50 | 1-3 days |
| Feline uveitis profile FeLV Ag, FIV Ab, FCoV Ab, Toxoplasma antibodies |
£64.00 | 1-3 days |
| Feline neurological profile FeLV Ag, FIV Ab, FCoV Ab, Toxoplasma antibodies |
£64.00 | 1-3 days |
| Feline parvovirus profile FPV PCR and FPV antibodies |
£48.80 | Upto 7 days, HAI see below^ |
| Feline parvovirus antibodies (HAI) | £28.40 | HAI see below^ |
| Feline parvovirus PCR | £33.60 | Upto 7 days |
^ HAI is dependent on reagent supply and can vary - phone lab to enquire.
| OTHER FELINE TESTS | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| FCV plaque typing (FCV must be isolated first) To distinguish field and vaccine FCV |
£67.00 | 3-4 weeks |
| FeLV virus neutralising antibodies Not for demonstrating immunity post vaccination |
£62.00 | 1-2 weeks |
| FeLV virus isolation from bone marrow | £67.00 | 3-4 weeks |
| DOES THE DOG NEED A VACCINE BOOSTER? | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| CPV, CDV and CAV antibodies | £53.00 | Upto 7 days |
| DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OF SICK DOGS | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Parvovirus (CPV) antibodies Submit paired sera in sick vaccinated dogs (£33.00) |
£22.60 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Parvovirus (CPV) PCR | £33.60 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Coronavirus (CCV) antibodies | £24.70 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Coronavirus qPCR | £43.10 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Parainfluenza virus (CPiV) antibodies Not for demonstrating immunity post vaccination. Submit paired sera in sick vaccinated dogs (£34.00) |
£25.20 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Parainfluenza virus isolation | £29.40 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Adenovirus (CAV) antibodies Specify CAV1 or CAV2 or select both CAV1 & CAV2 in sick vaccinated dogs (£33.00) |
£24.20 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Adenovirus isolation | £28.40 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Herpesvirus (CHV) antibodies Not for demonstrating immunity post vaccination |
£24.20 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Herpesvirus isolation | £28.40 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Distemper virus (CDV) antibodies Submit paired sera in sick vaccinated dogs (£37.00) |
£24.20 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Adenovirus 1 (CAV1) qPCR | £38.80 | 1-3 days |
| Canine Adenovirus 2 (CAV2) qPCR | £38.80 | 1-3 days |
| Canine Herpesvirus (CHV) qPCR | £38.80 | 1-3 days |
| CANINE DISEASE PROFILES | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Parvovirus profile CPV PCR & CPV antibodies |
£44.10 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Diarrhoea profile Bacteriology & parasitology NOT including Cryptosporidium investigation |
£45.10 | Bact 7-10 days, Para 1-2 days |
| Canine diarrhoea profile plus Canine diarrhoea profile PLUS Giardia PCR, CCV PCR and Cryptosporidium investigation |
£100.80 | Bact 7-10 days, Para 1-2 days, PCRs Upto 7 days |
|
Canine qPCR panel from Swab or Tissue CAV1, CAV2, CHV |
£52.00 | 1-3 days |
| Canine Respiratory Virus isolation from Swabs CPiV, CAV2, CHV |
£29.40 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine Respiratory Virus isolation from Tissue CPiV, CAV2, CHV |
£31.50 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine respiratory profile Bordetella culture, canine respiratory virus isolation, CPiV antibodies |
£64.00 | 1-7 days |
| Canine blue eye profile CAV1 & CAV2 antibodies |
£38.80 | Upto 7 days |
| Canine neurological profile Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii antibodies |
£49.80 | 1-3 days |
| BACTERIOLOGY & MYCOLOGY | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Full culture and sensitivity Aerobic / anaerobic culture as required |
£31.50 | 7-10 days |
| Enrichment culture and sensitivity (Blood, joint fluid, CSF) |
£38.80 | 7-10 days |
| Gram / Modified Ziehl Neelsen stain | £13.20 | 1 day |
| Campylobacter check Identification available please contact the lab |
£17.30 | 7 days |
| Fungal culture including Dermatophytes | £24.70 | 2-3 weeks |
| Mycoplasma culture and M. felis real-time qPCR | £46.70 | 7 days |
| Mycoplasma culture | £28.40 | 7 days |
| Bordetella bronchiseptica Culture and sensitivity |
£28.40 | 4 days |
| *Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and sensitivity | £63.00 | 7 days |
| PARASITOLOGY | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Toxoplasma gondii antibodies IgG and/or IgM | £23.10 | 1-3 days |
| Neospora caninum antibodies IgG and/or IgM | £37.00 | 1-3 days |
| Giardia lamblia qPCR | £38.80 | Upto 7 days |
| Tritrichomonas foetus qPCR | £38.80 | Upto 7 days |
| Protozoan screen | £15.50 | 1-2 days |
| Cryptosporidium spp. | £15.50 | 1-2 days |
| Aelurostronglyus abstrusus / Angiostrongylus vasorum | £15.50 | 2-3 days |
| Nematode & cestode egg screen | £15.50 | 1-2 days |
| Ectoparasite screen (Skin scrape) |
£15.50 | 1-2 days |
| Feline / Canine parasitology faecal screen Nematodes, cestodes, protozoa, Cryptosporidium spp. |
£38.80 | 1-2 days |
| Toxoplasma gondii antibodies (Total Ig and/or IgG) For non-domestic felids, non-domestic canids and other mammalian species (please enquire to check suitability for specific species) |
£23.10 | 1-3 days |
| OTHER MOLECULAR TESTING | PRICE | EST. TURNAROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Bordetella bronchiseptica PCR Feline and Canine |
£33.60 | 1-3 days |
| Mycoplasma cynos or canis PCR (Canine) (BAL, tracheal washes) | £33.60 | 1-3 days |
| Pan-Mycoplasma spp. PCR Not for routine screening – please contact to discuss |
£33.60 | Check with lab |
| Pan-Mycoplasma spp. PCR and amplicon sequencing Not for routine screening – please contact to discuss |
£63.00 | Check with lab |
| Encephalitozoon cuniculi PCR (Rabbit) | £33.60 | Check with lab |
| Ferret Coronavirus RT-PCR | £33.60 | 1-2 weeks |
| C. perfringens cpe toxin PCR (All species) | £33.60 | Check with lab |
| Feline Poxvirus qPCR (Cowpox) Samples from other mammalian species can also be tested |
£38.80 | 1-3 days |
| * ᶧ Canine Distemper (CDV) qPCR | £57.20 | Upto 7 days |
| * ᶧ Toxoplasma gondii qPCR (Feline and Canine) | £57.20 | Upto 7 days |
| * ᶧ Neospora caninum qPCR (Canine) | £58.20 | Upto 7 days |
| *Leptospira spp. qPCR (All species) | £94.50 | Upto 7 days |
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*Leptospira spp. qPCR (All species) PCR on both urine and blood |
£136.50 | Upto 7 days |
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* Indicates test sent to an external laboratory. ᶧ Indicates discount available for multiple PCR tests from the same sample |
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Pathology
| REFERRAL AND SECOND OPINION BIOPSIES | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Referral block interpretation (second opinion) Up to 2 blocks / 3-4 blocks |
£65.00 / £80.00 |
| Up to 2 special stains can be included in the assessment without additional charge at the discretion of the veterinary pathologist. The pathologist can advise for immunohistochemical investigations which come at an extra-charge as per prices detailed below. | |
| PMEs in a pot (samples collected at PM examination by the referring vet) | PRICE |
|---|---|
| 2-3 tissues | £58.00 |
| 4-6 tissues | £88.00 |
| 7-10 tissues | £158.00 |
| IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY (IHC) Cost per block, including interpretation | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Single antibody (with control) | £55.00 |
| Additional antibodies | £35.00 each |
| Additional slides using same antibody | £25.00 each |
| A wide range of antibodies are available. Pathologists will suggest the most relevant antibodies dependent on H&E findings. If you wish to request specific antibodies, please email the laboratory (vet-histology@glasgow.ac.uk) to check availability. | |
| INFECTIOUS DISEASE MARKERS Cost per block, including interpretation | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Feline coronavirus May be of value in cases of suspected feline infectious peritonitis |
£55.00 |
| Toxoplasma gondii Can be applied to a wide range of species |
£55.00 |
| Pneumocystis carinii Cross-reacts with canine Pneumocystis spp |
£55.00 |
| We offer a specialised immunohistochemistry service for research including optimisation of custom antibodies and are continually updating our range of antibodies. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. | |
Post-Mortem Examination
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POST-MORTEM EXAMINATION Each post-mortem examination includes the gross post mortem examination and histopathology. Additional slides, special stains, and IHCs will be charged as above. Unless undergoing private cremation, animals will be charged additionally for disposal (see below). | |
|---|---|
| Rodent (mouse, rat, hamster, guinea pig, gerbil) | £80.00 |
| Poultry, Rabbit, Bird | £90.00 |
| Exotic Species (reptiles), Fish, Ferret | £130.00 |
| Canine / Feline neonatal death (up to 3 weeks, please state DOB on submission form; select virology and bacteriology included) - up to 2 pups / kittens | £160.00 |
| Canine / Feline neonatal death (up to 3 weeks, please state DOB on submission form; select virology and bacteriology included) - more than 2 pups / kittens | £220.00 |
| Cat | £260.00 |
| Dog | £290.00 |
| Sheep, Goat, Pig, Camelid | £160.00 |
| Cattle | £260.00 |
| Horse | £410.00 |
| Equine Abortion Package (up to 1 day old, please state DOB on submission form). Submit foetus and whole placenta (when available). Select virology and bacteriology included. | £270.00 (Exc. VAT) |
| Complete examination of spinal cord | £160.00 extra |
| Legal cases | £260.00 extra |
| Court appearances and preparation | £170.00 / hour |
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DISPOSAL CHARGES All animals received into the post-mortem room will be charged for disposal, regardless of whether a post-mortem examination is performed unless and private cremation is arranged with the submitting veterinary practice/hospital. | |
|---|---|
| 1kg to 6 kg | £35.00 |
| 6kg to 30kg | £65.00 |
| 30kg to 100kg | £95.00 |
| 100kg to 200kg | £130.00 |
| Greater than 200kg | £220.00 |
Histology Research Service
| HISTOLOGY PROCESSING | Per Slide/Block |
|---|---|
| Processing to Paraffin Block and Produce Haematoxylin & Eosin Stained Slide | £11.00 |
| Processing to Paraffin Block and Unstained Slide | £9.00 / £10.00* |
| Processing to Paraffin Block | £7.00 |
| Processing to Paraffin Block and Special Stain (Standard / Complex) | £16.00 / £19.50* |
| Prepare Unstained Slide | £4.00 / £5.00* |
| Prepare Slide and Stain with Haematoxylin & Eosin | £7.00 |
| Prepare Slide and Stain with Standard Special Stain | £11.50 |
| Prepare Slide and Stain with Complex Special Stain | £15.50 |
| Paraffin Scroll for Polymerase Chain Reaction | £6.00 |
| Depending on tissue type and size we may be able to produce blocks with multiple tissues embedded. *2-3 sections per slide, per block depending on sample size. Please contact the lab with any specific questions. | |
| IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY (IHC) | Per Antibody |
|---|---|
| Prepare Slide and Stain with Antibody provided by VDS | £20.50 |
| Prepare Slide and Stain with Antibody supplied to us | £18.00 |
| Prepare Unstained Slide for IHC / IF (Antigen Retrieval can be performed in our lab) | £4.00 / £5.00* |
| New Antibody Optimisation | £170.00 |
| We offer a specialised immunohistochemistry service for research including optimisation of custom antibodies. We are continually updating our range of antibodies. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements. | |
| DIGITAL WHOLE SLIDE SCANNING | Per Slide |
|---|---|
| Whole Slide Scanning at x20 Magnification | £2.00 |
| Whole Slide Scanning at x40 Magnification | £3.00 |
| Whole Slide Scanning at x80 Magnification | £5.00 |
| We offer a whole slide scanning service at a magnification to suit your needs. Scanned slide files can be sent via University File Transfer System or MS OneDrive. |
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| IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE (IF) & RNAScope ISH | POA |
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Our Leica BOND Rx autostainer has the ability to run complex staining protocols for immunofluorescence, RNAScope ISH and other complex protocols. Please contact the lab to discuss your project needs. |