ZIRC Health Services Pathology Submission Instructions

• A completed Pathology Submission Form must accompany all specimen submissions.
  • Download the Pathology Submission Form
• We require notification prior to shipment of all live specimens to ensure appropriate personnel and supplies are available.
• For information on fees and services refer to ZIRC Prices page.
• Complete contact and billing information is required.
• Please fill out the facility and fish information sections of the Pathology Submission Form as completely as possible. The historical and clinical information provided will be used along with the test results to make specific recommendations for control or treatment of the problem. Complete responses will help the laboratory provide you with optimal test results and recommendations.
• The second page of the Submission Form is designed to be duplicated as needed, to provide information on each individual fish or group of fish submitted.
• ZIRC Health Services Sample/Specimen Preparation
• ZIRC Health Services Shipping Instructions

Please acknowledge the Zebrafish International Resource Center in all publications resulting from the materials and/or services we are providing to you. Thank you.

• Histopathology cases typically take 2-3 weeks but may vary depending upon sectioning requirements or special stains.
• An electronic and written (mailed) report will be provided

• An invoice will be sent to the billing address when the case is completed. Payment can be made by purchase order, check or credit card (Visa, Master Card or Discover Card). For security purposes, please do not send payment or credit card information with specimens. If credit card payment is requested, we will provide a separate form for credit card information to be faxed or mailed directly to our accounting office.
• The Zebrafish International Resource Center tax identification number is 46-4727800.