Post-mortem examinations
We can perform post-mortem examinations on a range of animal species, including small companion animals, livestock, horses, exotic pets, wildlife, and zoo animal species.
Closed for essential maintenance
The postmortem and histology biopsy services will be closed for essential maintenance from 10 August - 21 August.
Our telephone lines and inbox will be monitored as normal during this time. Reporting and Case support will continue. New submissions will be suspended.
Carcase Deliveries cannot be accepted after 1pm on 6 August and will be turned away.
Our histology biopsy services will reopen on Wednesday 12 August at 9am.
All other services will resume on Monday 24 August at 9am.
Please contact APHA Starcross for Surveillance Submissions on 0300 060 0020 during the postmortem closure period.
Thank you for using our service and for your patience.
About our services
All post mortem examinations will be performed by our board-certified pathologists and pathology residents. Advance notification will be required for any intended post-mortem submission so that we can coordinate delivery and properly manage logistics. All cases must be accompanied by a completed signed submission form (PDF).
We do not return animals for burial after post-mortem examination and submissions will either be individually or communally cremated. For further details on the submission process please see our submissions guidelines.
Fees
Gross post-mortem examination and routine histopathology for up to five tissues will be included in the standard fees which are based on species and weight as shown in our post-mortem fee structure (PDF). Additional tests recommended in the initial report will be charged only following approval by the submitting veterinary surgeon.
Delivery directions
All visitors should report to the reception at the front of the building.
Post-mortem team
Dr Sarhad Alnajjar
Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology
Joana Crisostomo Crisostomo
Lecturer in Veterinary Surveillance and Investigation
Pablo Diaz Santana
Resident in Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
Tom Hussey
Pathology and Building Facilities Manager
Professor Roberto La Ragione
Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology and Head of the School of Biosciences
Ollie Lonsdale
Senior Pathology Technician
Javier Marrero
Lecturer (Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist)
Hero Nye
Senior Pathology Technician
