UKVDL Releases 2016-17 Testing Fees
Effective July 1, the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) implemented new fees for several tests for fiscal year 2016-2017. The fees were approved by the UKVDL Advisory Committee.
| UKVDL Test | New In-State Fee | New Out-of-State Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Contagious equine metritis | $19 | $28.50 |
| MIC Panel, equine isolates only | $13 | $19.50 |
| Avian influenza, PCR | $40 | $60 |
| Lawsonia intracellularis, PCR | $40 | $60 |
| Tritrichomonas foetus, PCR | $22 | $33 |
| Field necropsy, equine fetus/foal | $70 | $105 |
| Gross necropsy, equine adult | $160 | $240 |
| Gross necropsy, equine fetus/foal | $90 | $135 |
| Gross necropsy, equine placenta | $50 | $75 |
| Gross necropsy, food animal adult | $75 | $112 |
| Gross necropsy, food animal fetus/neonate | $60 | $90 |
| Gross necropsy, small animal/exotic animal | $100 | $150 |
| Biopsies, beyond two tissues, $20 for each additional | $45 | $67 |
A $10 accession fee is also required and not included in the fees listed.
A complete list of all UKVDL test and information is available at www.vdl.uky.edu. For questions about any test or fees, call the UKVDL at 859/257-8283.
Jenny Evans, MFA, is the interim executive director of the Gluck Equine Research Foundation and marketing and promotion specialist senior at the Gluck Equine Research Center TheHorse.com is home to thousands of free articles about horse health care. In order to access some of our exclusive free content, you must be signed into TheHorse.com. Already have an account?Create a free account with TheHorse.com to view this content.
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