Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Maria C. Naskou, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Director, Clinical Pathology Laboratory
166 Greene Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
334-844-2623
clinpathlab@vetmed.auburn.edu
The clinical pathology laboratory offers many routines and several specialty assays for patients in the teaching hospitals and from practitioners in private practice. Routine assays are performed daily, Monday through Friday; additionally, emergency samples are processed on weekends and holidays. Samples from private practitioners are welcome and can be mailed to the Department of Pathobiology via US Postal Service, UPS, FedEx or other package delivery couriers.
For therapeutic drug monitoring, please visit the Clinical Pharmacology page.
Please allow up a 48 hour turnaround time (after sample arrival) for all submissions.
Clinical Pathology Submission Form (PDF)
Clinical Pathology Fees
Chemistry
- Acceptable tubes: Green or Red Top
- Minimum volume: 1.5 mL (preferred 2 mL)
| Bile Acids (Pre) | $50.00 |
| Bile Acids (Post) | $50.00 |
| Bile Acid (Single Test) | $22.47 |
| Electrolyte Panel | $21.40 |
| Large Animal Chemistry Profile Includes: Total protein, albumin, globulin, A/G ratio, GGT, SDH, AST, total bilirubin, CK, BUN, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, glucose, bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, chloride, calculated osmolarity, anion gap, iron, UIBC, TIBC, lipemic index, hemolysis index, icterus index | $61.79 |
| Small Animal Chemistry Profile Includes: Total protein, albumin, globulin, A/G ratio, ALP, ALT, AST, total bilirubin, CK, BUN, creatinine, calcium, phosphorus, glucose, cholesterol, bicarbonate, sodium, potassium, chloride, calculated osmolarity, anion gap, iron, UIBC, TIBC, lipemic index, hemolysis index, icterus index | $61.79 |
| Food Animal Chemistry Profile | $45.00 |
| Triglyceride (Serum) | $25.00 |
Urinalysis
- Minimum volume: 5 mL (preferred 8–10 mL)
| Urinalysis | $20.22 |
| Urine Protein/Creatinine Ratio | $21.40 |
Hematology
- Acceptable tube: Purple Top
- Minimum volume: 500 µL (preferred 1 mL)
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | $40.00 |
| Large Animal CBC With Fibrinogen | $40.00 |
Coagulation
- Acceptable tube: Blue Top
| Coagulation Profile | $128.40 |
| Prothrombin Time (PT) | $26.75 |
| Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) | $26.75 |
| Anti-Thrombin III (ATIII) | $44.94 |
Cytology and Specialized Fluids
| Blood Smears with Counts Submit a purple top tube with whole blood and blood smear slides. A CBC will be performed and slides reviewed by a pathologist. If no tube is provided, slides will be reviewed only. | $40.00 |
| Bone Marrow Aspiration (Slides Only) | $100.00 |
| Bone Marrow with CBC & Counts Submit a purple top tube for CBC, an additional purple top with bone marrow, and bone marrow/blood smear slides. | $135.00 |
| Body Cavity Fluid Analysis Includes abdominal, thoracic, and pleural fluids. Submit in a purple top tube. Counts performed on ADVIA with pathologist slide review. | $85.00 |
| Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis Includes ADVIA cell count and pathologist-reviewed slides. | $85.00 |
| Synovial Fluid Analysis | $85.00 |
| Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) | $85.00 |
| Tracheal Wash | $85.00 |
| Cytology (Slides Only) Please label all slides clearly with the site of collection. | $70.00 |
| STAT FEE | $25.00 |