Histopathology
Submit biopsies, masses, surgical specimens, and other tissues for microscopic evaluation.
Veterinary Pathology
Submit tissue, biopsy, aspirate, fluid, and dermatology samples for pathology evaluation with clear handling requirements and case context.
Pathology Services for Case Evaluation
Cytology
Submit fine-needle aspirates, impression smears, and cellular samples for cytologic interpretation.
Fluid Cytology
Submit body cavity fluids and other fluid samples for cellular evaluation and interpretation.
Dermatopathology
Submit skin biopsies and lesion samples when a dermatologic case needs tissue-level review.
When Practices Submit Pathology Samples
Pathology supports cases that require cellular or tissue-level interpretation beyond the physical exam, imaging, or routine laboratory findings.
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A mass or lesion needs cytology or histopathology evaluation.
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A biopsy is needed to characterize inflammation, infection, or neoplasia.
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A removed mass needs tissue architecture and pathology interpretation.
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A chronic or unusual skin lesion needs dermatopathology review.
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An aspirate or fluid sample needs cellular interpretation.
Prepare Pathology Samples for Clear Interpretation
Accurate labels, clinical context, and correct preservation help keep each finding connected to the right site and case.
Include useful case history
Provide signalment, lesion duration, exact location, clinical findings, prior treatment, imaging findings, and relevant differentials when available.
Label every sample site
Identify each container and slide by patient and anatomic site. When submitting multiple lesions, keep the labels matched to the submission form.
Preserve tissue correctly
Place routine histopathology samples in 10% neutral buffered formalin unless B&L directs otherwise. Confirm container and volume before shipping.
Protect cytology slides
Air-dry slides, label the sampled site, and keep them physically separated from formalin containers to protect staining quality.
Pathology Test Menu
Review B&L test options for cytology, fluid analysis, simple and complex histopathology, liver biopsy, and dermatopathology.
Use the B&L test menu to confirm the correct test code, specimen, fixative, container, handling requirements, and turnaround details before submission.
Search pathology tests| Test | Code | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Cytology 1-2 days | 8000 | |
| Cytology - Fluid Analysis 1-3 Days | 8050 | |
| Dermatopathology 3-5 Days | 8020 | |
| Histopathology Complex, 1 Site 3-5 Days | 8011 | |
| View all 9 related tests | ||
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Veterinary Pathology FAQs
What pathology samples can a practice submit to B&L?
B&L accepts listed pathology submissions including tissue biopsies, masses, fine-needle aspirates, cytology slides, body fluids, liver biopsies, and dermatopathology samples. Confirm the exact test and specimen requirements before collection.
What is the difference between cytology and histopathology?
Cytology evaluates individual cells or small cell groups from aspirates, smears, or fluids. Histopathology evaluates preserved tissue architecture from a biopsy or surgical specimen.
What information should accompany a pathology sample?
Include patient identification, signalment, clinical history, exact sample site, collection method, lesion description, prior treatment, and relevant diagnostic findings.
Should cytology slides be shipped with formalin-fixed tissue?
They may be part of the same case, but slides should be packaged separately from formalin containers. Formalin vapor can interfere with cytology staining and slide quality.