Histopathological examination of biopsy and surgical specimens, including tumour evaluation and gastrointestinal, skin, liver, kidney, reproductive, bone and other tissue specimens. Special stains are available where indicated. Tissue processing, staining and pathologist review are available for biopsy and necropsy specimens.
| Test Name | Sample Type | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Histopathology – single tissue | Tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin | 3–5 working days |
| Histopathology – multiple tissues | Multiple tissue pieces in formalin, labelled separately | 4–6 working days |
| Skin Biopsy Histopathology | Skin biopsy in 10% NBF | 3–5 days |
| Tumour / Mass Histopathology | Representative tumour tissue in 10% NBF | 4–6 days |
| Organ Histopathology | Liver, kidney, spleen, lung, intestine, etc. in 10% NBF | 3–5 days |
| GI Biopsy Histopathology | Intestinal/stomach biopsy in formalin | 4–6 days |
| Bone / Calcified Tissue Histopathology | Fixed tissue; decalcification required | 7–10 days |
| Histopathology with Special Stain | Fixed tissue + requested special stain | 5–7 days |
| Histopathology – urgent processing | Suitable fixed tissue | 2–3 days |
Fluid and smear work is listed on the Cytology page.