BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
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In the matter of the amendment of ARM 32.2.403 pertaining to diagnostic laboratory fees |
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT
NO PUBLIC HEARING CONTEMPLATED |
To: All Concerned Persons
1. On October 20, 2014, the Department of Livestock proposes to amend the above-stated rule.
2. The Department of Livestock will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the rulemaking process and need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Livestock no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 8, 2014, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Christian Mackay, 301 N. Roberts St., Room 308, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001; telephone: (406) 444-9321; TTD number: 1 (800) 253-4091; fax: (406) 444-1929; e-mail: [email protected].
3. The rule as proposed to be amended provides as follows, stricken matter interlined, new matter underlined:
32.2.403 DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY FEES (1) The following list identifies the laboratory test services available through the Montana Department of Livestock Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MVDL), and the associated fees charged for those services.
(a) Acceptance of specimens for diagnostic testing signifies contractual agreement between MVDL and our client.
(b) All submitted specimens become the property of MVDL.
(c) Submitted specimens may be subjected to additional testing as determined by state or federal animal or foreign animal disease surveillance mandates at no additional expense to our clients. Test services available through the Montana Department of Livestock Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory are listed in the chart in (2), entitled MVDL Services and Fees.
(a) A 50 percent surcharge will be assessed for tests conducted on non-resident animals.
(b) Mailing costs:
(i) all submissions must have shipping cost or postage prepaid;
(ii) "collect on delivery" shipments are not accepted;
(iii) any mailing costs incurred by the laboratory will be billed to the submitter.
(c) Delinquent accounts:
(i) A 1.5 percent monthly interest rate will be charged on accounts over 30 days.
(ii) Laboratory results on any account 90 days delinquent will be withheld until the entire payment is received.
(2) Abortion studies, livestock:
(a) histopathology and aerobic, brucella, campylobacter,
trichomonas cultures and darkfield examination $50.00
(3) Bacteriology:
(a) aerobic culture:
(i) identify one isolate $15.00
(ii) additional isolates $6.00 each
(b) anaerobic culture:
(i) one $18.00
(ii) additional $6.00
(c) antibiotic sensitivity 10.00
(d) campylobacter $12.00
(e) CEM contagious equine metritis (talorellar equengenitales) contact lab
(f) chlamydial ELISA $20.00
(g) clostridium FA $12.00
(h) dermatophyte culture and PAS $25.00
(i) direct microscopy $8.00
(j) fecal occult blood $8.00 minimum
(k) mycoplasma culture (spectation referral) $15.00
(l) nondermatophyte fungal culture $22.00
(m) salmonella enteritis (environmental samples) $18.00 each/contact lab
(n) trichomonas foetus culture (in pouch):
(i) 1 to 100 $6.00
(ii) 101 to 500 $5.50
(iii) 501 or more $5.00
(4) Clinical Pathology:
(a) clinical profiles:
(i) small animal (SA) health screen $44.00
(ii) SA clinical profile $33.00
(iii) SA pre-anesthetic profile $24.00
(iv) large animal (LA) health screen $44.00
(v) LA clinical profile $33.00
(vi) feline profile $66.00
(vii) equine fitness profile $32.00
(b) biochemistry panels:
(i) SA hepatic panel $20.00
(ii) SA renal panel $20.00
(iii) canine endocrine panel $23.00
(iv) electrolyte panel $10.00
(v) expanded electrolyte panel $15.00
(vi) feline geriatric panel $14.00
(vii) SA panel $25.00
(viii) LA panel $25.00
(c) urine evaluation:
(i) urinalysis $12.00
(ii) urinalysis with culture/sensitivity $34.00
(d) endocrinology:
(i) canine thyroid panel $28.00
(ii) thyroid panel feline & equine $24.00
(iii) canine total T4 $10.00
(iv) total T4 feline & equine $10.00
(v) canine TSH $10.00
(vi) free T4 $10.00
(vii) total T3 $10.00
(viii) cortisol studies $15.00 each
(e) other serum chemistry:
(i) bile acid $24.00 each
(ii) bile acid (pre and post) $34.00
(iii) phenobarbital $24.00
(iv) PLI pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity canine, feline $22.50
(v) individual biochemical tests contact lab
(f) hematology:
(i) SA/LA CBC with differential $15.00
(ii) SA/LA CBC without differential $6.50
(iii) reticulocyte count $6.50
(iv) hemotropic parasite screen $4.00
(v) fibrinogen $4.00
(vi) feline anemia panel $36.00
(g) cytology:
(i) solid tissue $34.00
(ii) bone marrow $40.00
(iii) fluid analysis $36.00
(iv) CSF analysis with microprotein $24.00 + plus referral
(h) miscellaneous tests:
(i) blood cross match $15.00
(ii) buffy coat exam $30.00
(iii) coagulation panel $80.00
(iv) individual coagulation test $20.00
(v) canine direct coombs $30.00
(5) Histology:
(a) routine H&E:
(i) 1 to 3 slides $34.00
(ii) 4 to 6 slides $40.00
(iii) 7 to10 slides $46.00
(iv) 11 slides or more $52.00
(b) duplicate H&E (1 to 3) $17.00
(i) each additional slide $5.00
(c) immunohistochemistry $25.00
(d) special stains $8.00
(e) special preparation $8.00 minimum
(f) decalcification/keratin $8.00
(g) bulk research slide prep staining only $3.50 per slide + $22.00/hour
(6) Milk Testing:
(a) added water $3.00
(b) antibiotic $23.00
(c) brucella ring test $2.00
(d) coliform count $5.00
(e) component $1.00
(f) gerber $3.00
(g) listeria culture (up to 3 environmental swabs) $32.00
(h) majonnier $12.50
(i) pesticide (organophosphate and carbamates) $24.00 minimum
(j) pesticide (chlorinated hydrocarbons) $210.00 minimum
(k) phosphatase $6.00
(l) somatic cell count (direct microscopy) $5.00
(m) somatic cell count (electronic) $1.00
(n) standard plate count $5.50
(o) yeast and mold $5.50
(7) Miscellaneous Tests and Special Requests:
(a) bovine IgG $15.00
(b) camelid IgG with total protein $15.00
(c) equine IgG $15.00
(d) ocular nitrate $14.00
(e) organization fee $60.00/hour
(f) duplicate test result reporting $3.00
(g) after hour fee (pathologist) up to $85.00
(h) stat fee call in advance $15.00
(i) minimum laboratory fee $8.00
(j) referral testing referral lab test fee + shipping and $8.00 handling
(8) Necropsy:
(a) cattle and horses:
(i) fetus $70.00 + carcass disposal (cd)
(ii) less than 150 lbs $85.00 + cd
(iii) 150 to 500 lbs $110.00 + cd
(iv) more than 500 lbs $150.00 + cd
(b) small ruminants:
(i) fetuses (same dam) $70.00 + cd
(ii) up to 20 lbs $70.00 + cd
(iii) more than 20 lbs $85.00 + cd
(c) swine:
(i) fetuses (same litter) $70.00 + cd
(ii) less than 25 lbs $70.00 + cd
(iii) 25 to 250 lbs $85.00 + cd
(iv) more than 250 lbs $110.00 + cd
(d) dogs and cats $110.00 + cd
(e) other species $40.00 minimum
(f) carcass disposal (incineration):
(i) companion animals $25.00 to $100.00
(ii) livestock $25.00 per 100 wt.
(g) insurance and legal cases contact lab - $150.00 per hour
(h) research contact lab
(i) spinal cord removal + necropsy fee:
(i) small animal $50.00
(ii) large animal $100.00
(j) transmissible encephalopathies:
(i) necropsies $125.00 minimum + cd
(ii) brain removal only $30.00 minimum + cd
(iii) IHC/ELISA/WB referral lab test fee + shipping and $8.00 handling
(9) Livestock Neonatal Diarrhea Studies: $95.00
(10) Parasitology:
(a) parasite or arthropod identification $27.00
(b) cryptosporidia exam $8.00 minimum
(c) dirofilaria immitis ELISA $9.00
(d) with confirmation $8.00
(e) fecal flotation $10.00
(f) giardia ELISA $28.00
(g) special parasite ID procedures contact lab
(11) PCR Testing:
(a) BVD $30.00
(b) IBR $35.00
(c) tritrichomonas foetus $27.00/sample
(i) pooled (5 samples) $50.00
(ii) retest in positive pools $27.00/sample
(d) other PCR $25.00 to $50.00
(12) Rabies:
(a) FA examination (small animal) $30.00
(b) FA examination (large animal) $55.00
(c) carcass disposal (bats or small rodents) see Necropsy Carcass Disposal
(13) Serology – large animal:
(a) anaplasmosis ELISA $7.00
(b) avian influenza AGID:
(i) less than 10 $5.50
(ii) 10 to 24 $4.75
(iii) 25 to 49 $2.75
(iv) 50 or more $1.50
(c) bluetongue AGID $6.00
(d) bluetongue ELISA:
(i) 1 to 100 $8.25
(ii) 101 to 500 $6.00
(iii) 501 or more $3.50
(e) bovine leukemia virus ELISA:
(i) 1 to 100 $6.50
(ii) 101-500 $5.50
(iii) 501 or more $3.50
(f) BRSV SN $6.50
(g) bovine virus diarrhea type I and II SN $13.00
(h) caprine progressive pneumonia:
(i) AGID $6.00
(ii) ELISA $6.00
(i) brucella abortus:
(i) card, BAPA, FP, RAP $1.50 each
(ii) CF, Rivanol, SPT, STT $2.50 each
(j) brucella ovis ELISA $7.50
(k) epizootic hemorrhagic disease AGID $10.00
(l) equine infectious anemia AGID:
(i) 1 to 15 samples $7.00 each
(ii) 16 to 50 samples $5.50 each
(iii) 51 or more $4.50 each
(m) equine infectious anemia ELISA:
(i) 1 to 15 samples $12.50
(ii) 16 to 50 samples $10.00
(iii) 51 or more $9.00
(n) infectious bovine rhinotracheitis $6.50
(o) johne's ELISA:
(i) 1 to 100 $7.50
(ii) 101 to 500 $5.50
(iii) 501 or more $3.50
(p) leptospirosis MAT 5 routine serovars: $10.00
(i) leptospirosis individual MAT $2.00 each serovar
(q) ovine progressive pneumonia:
(i) AGID $6.00
(ii) ELISA $6.00
(r) parainfluenza-3 $5.00
(s) pseudorabies gB-ELISA $5.50
(t) salmonella pullorum MAT $4.50
(u) vesicular stomatitis CF contact lab - $45.00
(v) vesicular stomatitis - NJ, IN SN $13.00
(w) west nile virus referral $50.00
(x) prices for large shipments (over 200) may be negotiated based on individual cost.
(14) Serology – small animal:
(a) brucella canis card contact lab
(b) feline infectious peritonitis ELISA $27.00
(c) feline leukemia virus ELISA $17.00
(d) feline leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus $27.00
(15) Toxicology referral to outside contract laboratory
(16) Virology:
(a) bovine leukemia virus ELISA:
(i) 1 to 100 $6.50
(ii) 101 to 500 $5.50
(iii) 501 or more $3.50
(b) bovine virus diarrhea ELISA:
(i) 1 to 100 samples $5.00 each
(ii) 101 or more $4.00 each
(c) canine parvovirus ELISA $24.00
(d) electron microscopy $30.00
(e) fluorescent antibody testing $8.00 each
(f) leptospirosis MAT $10.00
(i) 2 serovars $2.00
(g) pseudorabies LA/bB ELISA $5.50
(h) rotavirus $25.00
(i) virus isolation $25.00/virus
(17) Miscellaneous charges/supplies:
(a) culturette (3 swabs) $3.00
(b) duplicate test reporting $2.00
(c) handling fee $8.00 + shipping
(d) kits shipping and mailing costs
(e) large shipper $18.75
(f) minimum fee $8.00
(g) out-of-state cost of test plus 50%
(h) organizational fee $60.00/hour minimum
(i) referral testing referral lab fee test + mailing and $8.00 handling
(j) special testing/referral contact laboratory
(k) shipper return shipping and mailing costs
(18) Other tests requested call ahead for prices
(19) A 1.5% monthly interest rate will be charged on accounts over 30 days.
(2) MVDL services and fees:
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Clinical Microbiology/Bacteriology |
Fee |
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aerobic culture |
$16.00 |
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aerobic - additional isolate |
$8.00 each |
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anaerobic culture |
$19.00 - one |
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anaerobic - additional isolate |
$8.00 each |
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antibiotic sensitivity |
$10.50 |
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brucella culture |
$16.00 |
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campylobacter culture |
$13.00 |
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chlamydial ELISA |
$21.00 |
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clostridium FA |
$18.00 |
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clostridium perfringens genotyping |
referral lab fee + handling |
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dermatophyte culture & PAS |
$26.25 |
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direct microscopy |
$8.50 |
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environmental culture |
$19.00 each |
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fecal occult blood |
$8.50 minimum |
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fungal culture |
$23.25 |
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listeria culture |
$17.00 |
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milk culture |
$16.00 |
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mycoplasma culture |
$16.00 |
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non-dermatophyte fungal culture |
$23.25 |
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salmonella culture |
$15.75 |
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salmonella enteritidis/if negative |
$21.00 |
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salmonella enteritidis/additional testing |
$24.50 |
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special requests |
contact lab |
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tritrichomonas foetus culture: |
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1 - 100 |
$6.50 each |
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101 - 500 |
$6.00 each |
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501 or more |
$5.50 each |
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Clinical Microbiology/Parasitology |
Fee |
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cryptosporidia exam |
$8.50 |
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dirofilaria immitis (canine heartworm) ELISA |
$9.50
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fecal flotation |
$10.50 |
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giardia ELISA |
$29.50 |
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parasite or arthropod identification |
$28.50 |
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special parasite identification procedures |
contact lab |
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Clinical Pathology |
Fee |
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Clinical profiles: |
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small animal health screen |
$46.25 |
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large animal health screen |
$46.25 |
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small animal clinical profile |
$35.00 |
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large animal clinical profile |
$35.00 |
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small animal pre-anesthetic profile |
$25.25 |
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feline profile |
$69.50 |
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equine fitness profile |
$34.00 |
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Endocrinology: |
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canine thyroid panel |
$29.50 |
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thyroid panel |
$25.25 |
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canine total T4 |
$10.50 |
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total T4 |
$10.50 |
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canine TSH |
$10.50 |
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free T4 |
$10.50 |
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total T3 |
$10.50 |
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cortisol: canine, feline, equine |
$16.00 each |
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ACTH stimulation |
$31.50 |
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cortisol: pre & post |
$31.50 |
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dexamethasone suppression: pre & post |
$47.25 |
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(normal collection: 0, 4 & 8 hour samples) |
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Biochemistry panels: |
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small animal panel |
$26.25 |
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large animal panel |
$26.25 |
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small animal hepatic panel |
$21.00 |
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small animal renal panel |
$21.00 |
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canine endocrine panel |
$24.25 |
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feline geriatric panel |
$15.00 |
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electrolyte panel |
$10.50 |
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expanded electrolyte panel |
$15.75 |
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Other serum chemistry: |
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PLI: canine, feline |
$23.75 |
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bile acids: canine, feline, equine |
$25.25 |
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bile acids: (pre & post) |
$35.75 |
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phenobarbital |
$25.25 |
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individual biochemical test |
contact lab |
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Hematology: |
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CBC/differential |
$15.75 |
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large animal CBC/differential |
$15.75 |
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small animal CBC/without differential |
$7.00 |
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large animal CBC/without differential |
$7.00 |
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reticulocyte count |
$7.00 |
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feline anemia panel |
$38.00 |
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fibrinogen |
$4.25 |
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hemotropic parasite screen |
$4.25 |
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urinalysis |
$12.75 |
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urinalysis with culture & sensitivity |
$35.75 |
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Miscellaneous clinical pathology tests: |
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blood cross match |
$15.75 |
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buffy coat exam |
$31.50 |
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canine direct coombs |
$31.50 |
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coagulation panel |
$84.00 |
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individual coagulation test |
$21.00 |
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lgG RID |
$15.75 |
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ocular nitrate |
$14.75 |
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Cytology |
Fee |
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bone marrow cytology |
$42.00 |
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CFS analysis: SG, microprotein, cytospin, cytology |
$25.25 plus microprotein referral fee |
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cytology with culture |
$35.75 |
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fluid analysis: total cell count, TP, SG, cytology |
$38.00 |
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FNA: imprint, smear, stained, or unstained |
$35.75 |
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Histology/Immunohistochemistry |
Fee |
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biopsy standard, per biopsy (1-3 slides) |
$35.75 |
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per biopsy or necropsy (4-6 slides) |
$42.00 |
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per biopsy or necropsy (7-10 slides) |
$48.50 |
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per biopsy or necropsy (11 or more slides) |
$54.75 |
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decalcification/keratin |
$8.50 |
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hematoxylin & eosin (H & E): |
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duplicate H & E (1-3 slides) |
$18.00 each |
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additional H & E (4 or more slides) |
$5.25 each |
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immunohistochemistry (IHC) |
$26.25 |
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special stains |
$8.50 |
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bulk research - slide prep staining only |
$4.00/slide + $24.00/hour |
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Milk Testing |
Fee |
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added water |
$3.25 |
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antibiotic |
$24.25 |
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brucella ring |
$2.25 |
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coliform count |
$5.25 |
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component |
$1.25 |
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gerber |
$3.25 |
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laboratory certification review |
contact milk lab |
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listeria environmental culture |
$11.75/swab site |
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majonnier |
$13.25 |
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pesticide: |
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organophosphate & carbamates |
$25.25 minimum |
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chlorinated hydrocarbons |
$220.50 minimum |
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phosphatase |
$6.50 |
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somatic cell count: |
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direct |
$5.25 |
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electronic |
$1.25 |
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standard plate count |
$6.00 |
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yeast & mold |
$6.00 |
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Molecular Diagnostics (PCR) |
Fee |
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new tests as implemented |
contact lab |
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avian influenza (AI) |
$31.50 |
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bovine coronavirus (BCV) |
$31.50 |
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bovine virus diarrhea (BVD): |
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individual sample |
$31.50 |
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MVDL pooled (up to 24 earnotch samples) |
$52.50 |
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retest in positive pools/antigen capture ELISA |
$4.00/sample |
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E. coli - K99 |
$31.50 |
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Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) |
$36.75 |
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mycobacterium paratuberculosis (Johne's): |
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individual sample |
$31.50 |
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MVDL pooled (up to 5 feces samples) |
$36.75 |
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retest positive pools |
$31.50/sample |
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salmonella enteritidis PCR |
$29.50 |
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suspect culture confirmation |
$33.00 |
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tritrichomonas foetus: |
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individual sample |
$28.50 |
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MVDL pooled (up to 5 samples) |
$52.50 |
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retest in positive pools |
$28.50/sample |
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Pathology |
Fee |
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abortion workup, livestock - MVDL kits only |
$52.50 |
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carcass disposal (CD) - incineration |
$26.25/hundred weight |
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insurance/legal cases |
$157.50/hour |
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necropsy - bovine & equine: |
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fetus |
$73.50 + CD |
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less than 150 lbs |
$89.25 + CD |
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150 to 500 lbs |
$115.50 + CD |
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more than 500 lbs |
$157.50 + CD |
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necropsy - canine & feline: |
$115.50 + CD |
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necropsy - porcine (swine): |
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fetus (same litter) |
$73.50 + CD |
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less than 25 lbs |
$73.50 + CD |
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25 to 250 lbs |
$89.25 + CD |
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more than 250 lbs |
$115.50 + CD |
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necropsy - small ruminant: |
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fetus (same dam) |
$73.50 + CD |
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up to 20 lbs |
$73.50 + CD |
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more than 20 lbs |
$89.25 + CD |
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necropsy - other species |
$42.00 minimum + CD |
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neonatal diarrhea workup - livestock, MVDL kits only |
$100.00 |
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research |
contact lab |
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spinal cord removal (in addition to necropsy fee): |
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small animal |
$52.50 |
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large animal |
$105.00 |
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transmissible encephalopathies: |
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necropsies |
$131.25 minimum |
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brain removal only |
$31.50 minimum |
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immunohistochemistry and ELISA test |
referral + handling fee |
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Rabies |
Fee |
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small animal |
$31.50 |
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livestock with histopathology |
$58.00 |
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entire carcass disposal (excluding bats & small rodents) |
$26.25 minimum |
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Serology |
Fee |
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anaplasmosis cELISA |
$8.00 |
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avian influenza (AI) AGID: |
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1-9 |
$6.00 each |
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10-24 |
$5.00 each |
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25-49 |
$3.00 each |
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50 or more |
$2.00 each |
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bluetongue (BT) AGID - contact laboratory |
$6.50 minimum |
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bluetongue cELISA: |
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1-100 |
$8.75 each |
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101-500 |
$6.50 each |
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501 or more |
$4.00 each |
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bovine leukemia virus (BLV) ELISA: |
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1-100 |
$7.00 each |
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101-500 |
$6.00 each |
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501 or more |
$4.00 each |
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bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) - SN |
$7.00 |
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bovine virus diarrhea type I, II - SN |
$13.75 |
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bovine virus diarrhea (BVD) ELISA: |
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1-100 |
$5.25 each |
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101-500 |
$4.25 each |
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501 or more |
$3.75 each |
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brucella abortus: |
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card, BAPA, FP or RAP |
$1.60 each |
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rivanal, SPT, CF, STT |
$2.65 each |
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brucella ovis ELISA |
$8.00 |
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caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE): |
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AGID |
$6.50 |
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ELISA |
$6.50 |
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epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) - AGID |
$10.50 |
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equine infectious anemia (EIA) AGID
individual sample |
$8.00 |
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equine infectious anemia (EIA) AGID -same owner: |
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1-15 |
$8.00 each |
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16-50 |
$6.00 each |
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51 or more |
$4.75 each |
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equine infectious anemia (EIA) cELISA
individual sample |
$8.00 |
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equine infectious anemia (EIA) cELISA same owner: |
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1-15 |
$13.00 each |
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16-50 |
$10.50 each |
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51 or more |
$9.50 each |
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infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)-SN |
$7.00 |
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leptospirosis MAT: |
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(routine) L. canicola, L. grippo, L. hardjo, L. ictero, L. pomona |
$10.50 |
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L. autumnalis, L. bratislava/per each |
$2.25/sample |
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mycobacterium paratuberculosis (PTB) ELISA: |
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1-100 |
$8.00 each |
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101-500 |
$6.00 each |
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501 or more |
$4.00 each |
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ovine progressive pneumonia (OPP): |
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AGID or cELSIA |
$6.50 |
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parainfluenza 3 (PI3) - HAI |
$5.25 |
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pseudorabies - gB ELISA |
$6.00 |
|
salmonella pullorum MAT |
$4.75 |
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vesicular stomatitis (VS): |
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CF |
$47.25 |
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NJ & Ind - SN |
$13.75 |
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west nile virus (WNV): |
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July 1 - Oct 15 lgM ELISA |
$21.00 |
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off season |
referral lab fee + handling |
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Serology - Small Animal |
Fee |
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brucella canis -RSAT screen, 2ME-TAT confirmation |
$23.00 |
|
feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) ELISA |
$28.50 |
|
feline leukemia virus (FeLV) ELISA |
$18.00 |
|
feline leukemia/feline immunodeficiency virus (FelV, FIV) ELISA |
$28.50 |
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Virology |
Fee |
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bovine virus diarrhea - cELISA |
see serology section |
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canine parvovirus ELISA |
$25.25 |
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electron microscopy (EM) |
$31.50 |
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fluorescent antibody (FA) testing - per agent: |
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|
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bovine coronavirus (BCV) |
$8.50 |
|
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bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) SN |
$8.50 |
|
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bovine virus diarrhea (BVD) |
$8.50 |
|
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canine distemper (CDV) |
$8.50 |
|
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canine parvovirus (CPV) |
$8.50 |
|
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equine herpesvirus (EHV) |
$8.50 |
|
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feline panleukopenia (FPLV) |
$8.50 |
|
|
feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) |
$8.50 |
|
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feline herpes (FHV) |
$8.50 |
|
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infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) |
$8.50 |
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leptospira |
$8.50 |
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parainfluenza - 3 Virus (PI-3) |
$8.50 |
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porcine parvovirus (PPV) |
$8.50 |
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rotavirus ELISA |
$26.25 |
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virus lsolation (livestock only) |
$26.25 |
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Miscellaneous Tests & Special Requests |
Fee |
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after hours pathologist |
$89.25/hour |
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carcass disposal |
$26.25/hundred weight |
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duplicate test result reporting |
$3.00 |
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lgG RID: bovine, camelid, equine |
$15.75 |
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minimum laboratory fee |
$8.00 |
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ocular nitrate |
$14.75 |
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organization fee |
$63.00/hour |
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referral testing |
cost per referral |
|
stat fee |
$15.75 |
AUTH: 81-1-102, 81-2-102, MCA
IMP: 81-1-301, 81-1-302, 81-2-102, MCA
Reason: The department proposes to amend the above-stated rule to ensure that fees charged by the Montana Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MVDL) are commensurate with the cost of performing the tests or services listed, as required by 81-1-102(2), MCA. The fees for each procedure and test were evaluated to determine the cost of the test materials and labor for performance of the test. The fees were compared to regional government-funded diagnostic laboratories and a private veterinary laboratory. The fees proposed herein were adjusted to be competitive with these laboratories and to offset inflationary costs. The MVDL must continue to provide a utilized service to the Montana livestock industry in order to ensure that a vital function and mission of the laboratory (disease surveillance) is not compromised.
Additionally, the MVDL has implemented new tests at the request of producers. The proposed fees to be established for these new tests are published in this proposal. The department proposes to remove the provisions of (1)(a) through (1)(c) as redundant provisions. The rule has also been reformatted to provide clarity and a more user-friendly document.
The increased fees charged by the department's diagnostic laboratory will potentially affect approximately 25,000 people who may use services at the laboratory. The cumulative amount of the fee increase will be $50,000.00 based on this number of lab users.
4. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments in writing to Christian Mackay, 301 N. Roberts St., Room 308, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001, by faxing to (406) 444-1929, or by e-mailing to [email protected] to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., October 20, 2014.
5. If persons who are directly affected by the proposed action wish to express their data, views, and arguments orally or in writing at a public hearing, they must make a written request for a hearing and submit this request along with any written comments they have to the same address as above. The written request for hearing must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., October 20, 2014.
6. If the department receives requests for a public hearing on the proposed action from either 10 percent or 25, whichever is less, of the persons who are directly affected by the proposed action; from the appropriate administrative rule review committee of the Legislature; from a governmental subdivision or agency; or from an association having not less than 25 members who will be directly affected, a public hearing will be held at a later date. Notice of the public hearing will be published in the Montana Administrative Register. Ten percent of those persons directly affected has been determined to be 2,500, based upon the estimate that approximately 25,000 people use MVDL services.
7. The department maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this agency. Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request that includes the name, e-mail, and mailing address of the person to receive notices and specifies for which program the person wishes to receive notices. Notices will be sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to the contact person in 4 above or may be made by completing a request form at any rules hearing held by the department.
8. An electronic copy of this proposal notice is available through the Secretary of State's web site at http://sos.mt.gov/ARM/Register. The Secretary of State strives to make the electronic copy of the notice conform to the official version of the notice, as printed in the Montana Administrative Register, but advises all concerned persons that in the event of a discrepancy between the official printed text of the notice and the electronic version of the notice, only the official printed text will be considered. In addition, although the Secretary of State works to keep its web site accessible at all times, concerned persons should be aware that the web site may be unavailable during some periods, due to system maintenance or technical problems.
9. The bill sponsor contact requirements of 2-4-302, MCA, do not apply.
10. With regard to the requirements of 2-4-111, MCA, the department has determined that the amendment of the above-referenced rule will not significantly and directly impact small businesses.
DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK
BY: /s/ Robert Stutz BY: /s/ Christian Mackay
Robert Stutz Christian Mackay
Rule Reviewer Executive Officer
Board of Livestock
Department of Livestock
Certified to the Secretary of State September 8, 2014.
