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STAT Testing

Some tests are eligible for expedited results. Please carefully read the instructions below on how to submit a STAT sample.

How to submit a STAT sample

To ensure STAT processing, submitters must follow these instructions.

  • If your order is not submitted online, email STATalert@cornell.edu before 7 a.m. EST and include:
    • Tracking number
    • Test name
    • Note if testing is to screen for export or regulatory purposes
    • Patient information
    • Account number
  • Please write "STAT" clearly on the form.
  • Both the sample and submission form must arrive by 11:30 a.m. EST on the day of testing.

For shipped samples

Write large X's in black marker on all sides of the shipping box.

For hand-delivered samples

Notify the technician at the receiving window that your sample is STAT priority.

Samples arriving after 11:30 a.m. EST or without advance notification via email/online order by 7 a.m. will be assigned routine priority and will not be processed STAT.

Fees

STAT requests for multiple animals, multiple tests, or for other special cases may incur additional fees.

Weekdays if STAT instructions are followed

  • Anatomic Pathology: $140
  • All other laboratories: $70

Saturdays and holidays

Special cases

Anatomic Pathology Laboratory

The fee above only applies to histopathology submissions and result turnaround time depends on adequate tissue fixation.

Clinical Pathology Laboratory

The above policy applies to STAT cytologies only. For other STAT testing in clinical pathology, no advance notice is required.

Comparative Coagulation Laboratory

Most coagulation panel results are by default provided ASAP on the weekday your sample arrives. Refer to the test and fee directory for specific turnaround times of a particular test.