From:
ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2009-05-16 00:57:05 UTC
Subject: Regarding Lab Fees Re: [ferrethealth] Digest Number 1527
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
In a message dated 05/15/09 4:36:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com writes:
I would question whether your vet is dealing directly with the U of Tenn
and also if the appropriate panel is being run. As you can see at the link
below, the U of Tenn charges $65.00 for the "ferret" adrenal panel.
**That is true. However, also remember that we have to ship frozen samples
for the most accurate results, overnight to the lab (which requires coolers
and ice packs, so heavy!). The last test I sent to the U of Tenn cost
about $45 for the overnight shipping. So, if I charge $110, I'm not even
breaking even, I'm losing money, since I have to pay for the blood drawing
supplies, the technician labor, etc. Please remember to factor in ancillary costs
- it's NOT just the lab fee.**
Dr. Ruth
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