The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (WVDL) offers high-quality surgical biopsy services with fast turn-around time. For biopsy mailer boxes, shipped to your clinic free of charge:
1. Use the following form WVDL Veterinary Supplies Order Form.pdf
2. Choose Biopsy Submission Kit on the form. Specify preference of two small or one large-size container(s) per biopsy kit.
3. Submit request via email (supply.room@wvdl.wisc.edu) or fax (608-416-1539).
OR
Contact WVDL Madison:
608-262-5432
Toll free 800-608-8387 in Wisconsin
Free ground shipping of your biopsy specimens to WVDL is handled by United Parcel Service (UPS) for your convenience. UPS generally provides next-day delivery of your biopsies to WVDL, which improves the turnaround time for biopsy results.
Check HERE to see estimated transit times for UPS ground shipping.
- Typical turnaround time for biopsy reporting is two working days after receipt of the sample. Extra time may be needed for cases with special stains (e.g., for microbes) or decalcification (bone, teeth).
- FREE biopsy mailing kits are available from WVDL, and include: Pre-addressed, prepaid mailing box, with either one 120 ml formalin vial for large biopsies, or two 30 ml vials for small biopsies (Please specify which formalin container you would like). Zip-lock bag to contain formalin vial(s). Biopsy submission form. Upon request, a micro-screen cassette to protect small or fragile biopsies.
- Submission forms can also be filled out electronically and printed from our web site, wvdl.wisc.edu.