Lab Tests & Fees
PLEASE NOTE: Effective September 1, 2012, the California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) implemented a 10 percent increase in laboratory testing fees. The necropsy fee, which includes gross and histopathology as well as some microbiology, immunology and toxicology testing, increased to $120. To read Director's announcement, click here.
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For information regarding TEST PANELS (suites of tests often offered at a price discount) click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING FEES: Rates and fees were approved July 2012 and are subject to change.
CAHFS standard necropsy fee includes histopathology and except where indicated most ancillary tests that are warranted based on the necropsy. Fees are in state and do not apply for research projects or insurance necropsies. Out-of-state fees are typically double the in-state fee listed.
CAHFS does not perform cosmetic necropsies or return animal remains to client. For a quote or additional questions, please contact any CAHFS Laboratory or phone (530) 752-4613 during normal business hours.
| Species | In-State Necropsy Fee | Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle, pigs, sheep, goats | <3 months – $120 for 1-3 animals | >3 months, $120 each | D, SB, T |
| Camelids (llama, alpaca, guanaco) |
$120 each (rendering fee for SB, T of $94.90 added if >6 months; rendering fee for D of $150 added if >6 months) |
D, SB, T | |
| Horses | $165 each (rendering fee of $94.90 added if >6 months) whole animal | $120 (field necropsy - tissues) | D, SB, T |
| Rabbits | <3 months – $120 for 1-3 rabbits | >3 months, $120 each | All |
| Pet birds, exotic, racing and show pigeons (non-poultry) | Aviary (>20 birds) $120 for 1-3 birds submitted same day from same location with same clinical problem | Non aviary and ratites $120 each | All |
| Backyard flock (Chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, squabs) | <1000 birds on premise (must state # at site) No charge | >1000 birds at site, $120 for 1-8 birds on same day | All |
| Quail, guinea fowl, pea fowl, game birds | $120 for 1-8 birds on same day | All | |
| Aquaculture | $120 each | SB, T | |
| Wildlife species (avian or mammalian, if you work with rehab centers or have a concerned citizen) | $120 each | Avian – all Mammalian – D, SB, T |
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| Ferret, hamster, guinea pig, mouse, rat, gerbil, chinchilla | $194.90 each | SB, T | |
| Dogs and cats (not legal cases) | $495 each (all additional testing above this fee except histology) | SB, T | |
| Reptiles and amphibians (private owned) | $194.90 each | SB, T | |
| Histology on fixed tissue except dogs and cats | $39.50, (up to 20 tissues) and $1.70 each additional sample (Note the 20 is based on # of sections so one brain may be 5 sections) | SB, T | |
| Histology field necropsy (dog or cat) | $357.50 | SB, T |
