Veterinary Pathology
Submit tissue, masses, lesions, and surgical samples for pathology review and diagnostic reporting.
Veterinary Pathology & Cytology
Submit tissue, mass, fluid, and cellular samples for veterinary pathology, cytology, and histopathology review
Pathology and Cytology Case Support
Veterinary Histopathology
Send biopsies and tissue samples for histopathology review when structure, margins, or disease process matter.
Veterinary Cytology
Submit aspirates, fluids, masses, and cellular samples for cytology review and diagnostic direction.
Fine-Needle Aspirate Cytology
Submit fine-needle aspirates, mass aspirates, and fluid cytology for dogs, cats, and other small-animal patients.
Animal Pathology Support
B&L supports pathology and cytology submissions for dogs, cats, and other veterinary patients.
Case Follow-Up Support
Get help with test selection, specimen questions, submission steps, and follow-up when needed.
When to Submit Pathology or Cytology
Use veterinary pathology or cytology when a physical finding needs lab review before treatment planning, monitoring, referral, or follow-up.
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A new mass, lump, lesion, or abnormal tissue finding needs review.
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A fine-needle aspirate needs veterinary cytology.
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Specimen handling, fixation, or submission steps need to be confirmed.
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A biopsy or surgical sample needs histopathology reporting.
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Inflammation, infection, or neoplasia is part of the differential.
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The case needs lab context before treatment or referral.
What to Include With Pathology and Cytology Submissions
Complete submissions let the pathologist interpret findings the first time and avoid follow-up requests.
Signalment and history
Include species, breed, age, and sex, plus a brief history: duration, location, size, growth rate, and any prior treatment for the mass or lesion.
Lesion site and collection
Identify the exact anatomic site and how the sample was taken. For multiple lesions, label each sample to its location so the report stays matched to the patient.
Proper fixation
Place biopsy tissue in 10% neutral buffered formalin at about 1:10 tissue-to-formalin. Keep specimens thin enough to fix through, and never freeze tissue for histopathology.
Cytology slide prep
Air-dry cytology slides, keep them away from formalin fumes, and do not refrigerate unstained smears. Ship slides in a rigid holder so they arrive intact.
Pathology, Cytology, and Histopathology Tests
Common submissions include biopsy evaluation, histopathology, fine-needle aspirate and fluid cytology, mass evaluation, and lesion review for dogs, cats, and other small-animal patients.
Use the B&L test menu to confirm test codes, specimen requirements, fixative and container, sample handling, and turnaround details before submission.
Search the Test Menu| 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 | |
| ...163 more tests | ||
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Veterinary Pathology & Cytology FAQs
What is veterinary pathology used for?
Veterinary pathology helps evaluate tissue and disease-related findings so veterinarians can better understand masses, lesions, inflammation, infection, neoplasia, and other clinical concerns.
What is veterinary cytology used for?
Veterinary cytology evaluates cells from aspirates, fluids, masses, and other samples to help guide diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring, or further testing.
Does B&L support dog cytology and canine cytology?
Yes. B&L supports dog cytology and canine cytology submissions, including fine-needle aspirates, mass evaluation, fluid cytology, and related cellular samples.
Does B&L offer veterinary histopathology?
Yes. B&L supports veterinary histopathology for submitted tissue samples, including biopsies, masses, lesions, and surgical specimens.
Are cases reviewed by a veterinary pathologist?
B&L supports pathology and cytology case review with pathologist consultation available when a case needs deeper diagnostic context.
How fast are pathology and cytology results?
B&L provides 24-hour turnaround for most pathology and cytology submissions