BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
In the matter of the proposed ) NOTICE OF PROPOSED
amendment of ARM 32.2.403, ) AMENDMENT
pertaining to diagnostic laboratory )
fees ) NO PUBLIC HEARING
) CONTEMPLATED
TO: All Concerned Persons
1. On October 6, 2007, 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 September 27, 2007, 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; phone: (406) 444-9321; TTD number: 1-800-253-4091; fax: (406) 444-1929; e-mail: cmackay@mt.gov.
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 services and procedures available at the Montana Department of Livestock veterinary diagnostic laboratory (laboratory), and the fees charged for each of those services and/or procedures:
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ABORTION STUDIES (kits):
Includes histopathology and bacteriology (use SV43
form)
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$35.00 40.00
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BACTERIOLOGY (use SV43 form):
aerobic culture (first isolate)
aerobic culture (additional isolates)
anaerobic culture (facultative)
antibiotic sensitivity per isolate
Campylobacter (livestock reproductive disease)
Campylobacter (intestinal contents)
Chlamydia ELISA
Clostridium FA
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$13.00 14.00
4.00 5.00 each
14.00 15.00
7.00
10.50 11.00
10.50 11.00
17.00
10.50 11.00
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Clostridium genotyping referral
dermatophyte culture and PAS stain
direct darkfield microscopy
E. coli K99 latex agglutination
Mycoplasma culture
non-dermatophyte fungal culture
special requests
Trichomonas culture
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cost of referral
23.00 25.00
7.00
11.00
12.00 13.00
19.00 20.00
contact lab
5.00 5.50
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (clinical profiles):
small animal health screen (SA Chem Panel,
CBC/Differential, UA)
small animal clinical profile (SA Chem Panel,
CBC/Differential)
SA Pre-Anesthetic Profile (BUN, CRE, ALT, ALP,
Glu, TP, CBC/Differential)
Feline ADR Profile (SA Chem Panel, T4,
CBC/Differential, FeLV, FIV, FIA)
large animal health screen (LA Chem Panel,
CBC/Differential, Fibrinogen, UA)
large animal clinical profile (LA Chem Panel,
CBC/Differential, Fibrinogen)
LA Pre-Anesthetic Profile (BUN, GGT, AST, CK,
CBC/Differential, Fibrinogen)
Equine Fitness Profile (AST, GGT, Tbili, CK, TP,
ALB, Glob, Ca, PO4, Na, K, Cl, TCO2,
CBC/Differential, Fibrinogen)
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$37.00 40.00
27.50 30.00
20.00 22.00
55.00 60.00
37.00 40.00
27.50 30.00
21.00 23.00
23.00 25.00
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (mini profiles):
small animal Hepatic profile (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT,
Tbili, Dbili, TP, ALB, Glob, Chol, BUN, GLu)
small animal Renal Profile (BUN, CRE, TP, ALB,
Glob, Ca, PO4, Na, K, Cl, TCO2)
Exocrine Pancreatic Profile (BUN, Ca, TP, ALB,
Glu, ALP, ALT, AST, Chol, Amylase, LIPASE)
canine Endocrine Profile (Ca, PO4, TP, ALB, ALP,
ALT, AST, Chol, T4, Na, K, Cl, Glu)
large animal Hepatic Profile (GGT, AST, Tbili, TP,
ALB)
large animal Renal Profile (BUN, CRE, TP, ALB,
Ca, PO4, Na, K, Cl)
SA/LA Gastrointestinal Profile (TP, ALB, Na, K, Cl)
feline Thyroid Profile (ALP, ALT, AST, PO4, T4)
Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, TCO2)
cT4
T3
TSH
free T4
TT4
cTSH
cortisol
canine thyroid panel (CTT4, CTSH, PT4, TT3)
thyroid panel (equine/feline)
Sorbitol Dehydrogenase
bile acids
TLI
Phenobarbitol
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$13.75 15.00
13.75 15.00
13.75 15.00
17.50 21.00
10.00 11.00
11.00 12.00
9.00 10.00
11.00 12.00
7.00 8.00
7.00 8.00
7.00 8.00
7.00 8.00
7.00 8.00
7.00 8.00
7.00 8.00
13.00 each test
22.00 24.00
17.00 19.00
contact lab
contact lab 22.00
contact lab 22.00
contact lab 22.00
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (biochemical panels):
small animal Chem Panel
large animal Chem Panel
individual biochemical tests
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$21.00 22.00
21.00 22.00
contact laboratory
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (Cytology):
solid tissue (FNA, imprint, or smear)
bone marrow analysis
fluid analysis (total cell count, TP, SG, Cytology)
fluid smear (cytology only)
CSF analysis (SG, Microprotein, Cytospin cytology)
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$26.00 28.00
30.00 32.00
26.00 28.00
22.00 24.00
18.00 20.00 plus microprotein referral
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (Hematology):
small animal CBC (RBC, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC,
Reticulocytes, WBC/Differential, TP, RWD, MPV,
Fibrinogen)
small animal CBC without Differential
Reticulocyte count
Feline Anemia Panel (SA, CBC, FeLV, FIV, FIA)
Large animal CBC (RBC, HCT, MCV, MCHC,
Reticulocyte count, RDW, MPV, WBC/Differential,
TP, Fibrinogen)
large animal CBC without Differential
Hemitropic Parasite Screen
Fibrinogen
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$10.50 12.00
5.25
5.25
31.50 33.00
10.50 12.00
5.25
3.00
3.00
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (miscellaneous tests):
blood cross match
Buffy coat count
Coagulation per test (PT, APTT, RBR, FDP)
bovine IgG
equine IgG
others
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$12.00
20.00 22.00
17.00 18.00
12.00
12.50
call ahead for prices
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CLINICAL PATHOLOGY (urine evaluation):
urinalysis (chemical, specific gravity, sediment
evaluation)
urinalysis with culture/sensitivity
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$10.00 11.00
28.00 30.00
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HISTOLOGY (use SV43 form):
1 - 3 slides (one biopsy)
4 - 6 slides
7 - 10 slides
11 or greater slides
duplicate H&E slide
immunohistochemistry
special stains
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$26.00 28.00
32.00 34.00
38.00 40.00
42.00 45.00
9.00 10.00
23.00 25.00
8.00
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MILK LABORATORY (use SV43 form):
added water
antibiotic (depending on class of suspected
antibiotic)
Brucella ring test
coliform (milk and water)
component testing
Gerber
Listeria culture
Majonnier
pesticide (organophosphate/carbamate)
pesticide (chlorinated hydrocarbon)
phosphatase
somatic cell count (direct microscopy)
somatic cell count (electronic)
standard plate count
yeast or mold
laboratory certification review
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$3.00
12.00 to 23.00
2.00
5.00
1.00
3.00
32.00
12.50
24.00 minimum
210.00 minimum
6.00
5.00
1.00
5.50
5.00
contact laboratory
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MISCELLANEOUS TESTS (use SV43):
bovine IgG
equine IgG
ocular nitrate
duplicate test reporting
after hour fee (pathologist)
stat results (clinical pathology only)
minimum laboratory fee
referral testing
special testing/referral
out-of-state fee
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$12.00
12.50
12.00
2.00
50.00
15.00
6.00
referral lab testing costs mailing costs and $6.00 handling fee
contact laboratory
50% surcharge of total lab costs
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NECROPSY:
Includes gross examination, histopathology, and routine bacterial isolation, as deemed necessary by the pathologist. Contact the laboratory for procedural instructions. Euthanasia must be performed at animal departure point unless recommended otherwise by pathologist.
cattle and horses
fetus
< 150 lbs.
150-500 lbs.
> 500 lbs.
sheep and goats
fetus
< 20 lbs.
> 20 lbs.
pigs
fetus/s (same sow)
< 25 lbs.
25-250 lbs.
250-500 lbs.
dogs and cats
other species
carcass disposal rates
small animals
large animals
wildlife
insurance and legal cases
research cases
spinal cord removal (in addition to necropsy fees)
transmissible encephalopathies
necropsy
brain removal
IHC and ELISA testing
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$55.00 60.00 + carcass disposal
72.00 75.00 + CD
90.00 100.00 + CD
130.00 140.00 + CD
55.00 60.00 + CD
55.00 60.00 + CD
72.00 75.00 + CD
55.00 60.00 + CD
55.00 60.00 + CD
72.00 75.00 + CD
90.00 100.00 + CD
90.00 100.00 + CD
35.00 40.00 minimum
25.00 to 85.00
20/per hundred weight
contact FWP
contact laboratory 125 150/hour
contact laboratory
45.00 to 80.00
(minimum) 125.00 + CD
(minimum) 30.00
referral costs plus + shipping and handling
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NEONATAL DIARRHEA STUDIES (kits):
Includes histopathology and routine bacteriology with additional tests for K99 E. coli LA, viral agents (EM), Cryptosporidium, endoparasitism, and serum immunoglobulin as history and age of calf dictates (use SV43 form)
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$75.00 85.00
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PARASITOLOGY:
adult parasite or arthropod identification (referral)
cryptosporidia exam
Dirofilaria immitis ELISA screening
Dirofilaria immitis ELISA confirmation
fecal flotation
Giardia ELISA
special parasite ID procedures
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$25.00
6.00
8.00 9.00
12.50 13.00
9.00 10.00
25.00
contact laboratory
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PCR TESTING:
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contact lab $40.00 to 80.00
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RABIES:
Submit entire brain or head in a refrigerated, fresh state. Do not submit live animals. Coincide specimen arrival with laboratory working schedule.
FA examination (small animal)
FA examination (large animal)
carcass disposal (does not apply to bats)
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$25.00
50.00
see carcass disposal
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SEROLOGY (large animal):
anaplasmosis cELISA
Avian Influenza AGID < 10
10 > 24
25 > 49
> 50
Bluetongue AGID
Bluetongue cELISA
Bovine Leukemia Virus, ELISA
Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus SN
Bovine Virus Diarrhea Type I and II SN
Bovine Virus Diarrhea ELISA
> 100 BVD samples (each sample)
Brucella abortus, card, BAPA or FP
Brucella abortus CF, Rivanol, SPT, or STT
Brucella ovis ELISA, CF
Equine Infectious Anemia AGID (Coggins) 1-15
16 > 50
> 50
Equine Infectious Anemia ELISA
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease AGID
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis SN
Johne's (Paratuberculosis) AGID
Johne's (Paratuberculosis) ELISA
Johne's ELISA CF
Leptospirosis (8 routine serovars) MAT
Ovine Progressive Pneumonia/Caprine Arthritis
Encephalitis AGID
Parainfluenza-3 HA
Pseudorabies SN, LA
Salmonella pullorum MAT
Vesicular stomatitis CF
Vesicular stomatitis SN (New Jersey or Indiana)
West Nile IgM ELISA (May – October)
(November – April)
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$7.00 7.50
5.00 5.50
4.30 4.75
2.50 2.75
1.00 1.50
5.00 5.50
7.50 8.25
6.00 6.50
referral
12.00 13.00
5.00
4.00
1.00 1.50 each
2.00 2.50 each
7.00 7.50
7.00 each
5.50 each
4.50 each
12.50
10.00
6.00 6.50
10.00 11.00
7.00 7.50
referral
6.50 7.00
5.00 5.50
referral
5.00 5.50
4.00 4.50
contact laboratory 40.00
12.00 13.00
8.00 15.00
referral fee
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SEROLOGY (small animals) (use SV43 form):
Brucella canis Tube
Feline Infectious Peritonitis ELISA
Feline Leukemia ELISA
Feline Leukemia/Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
ELISA
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$20.00 22.00
23.00 25.00
14.00 15.00
23.00 25.00
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TOXICOLOGY:
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referral to outside contracted lab
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VIROLOGY (use SV43 form):
BVD, IBR, Leptospira, EHV-1, and BRSV
Fluorescent antibody testing
Bovine Viral Diarrhea ELISA 0 to 99 samples
> 100 samples (per sample)
Canine Parvovirus (fecal only) ELISA
electron microscopy (where applicable)
virus isolation (livestock only)
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$6.00 8.00 per agent
5.00
4.00
20.00
25.00
20.00 25.00 per virus
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OTHER TESTS REQUESTED:
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call ahead for prices
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MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES/SUPPLIES:
culturette
duplicate test reporting
handling fee
kits
large shipper
minimum laboratory fee
out-of-state fee
organizational fee (submission abuse)
referral testing
special testing/referral
shipper return
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$3.45
2.00
6.00 7.00 plus shipping
mailing costs
11.50
6.00 7.00
cost of tests plus 50%
1.00 minimum
referral lab testing costs + mailing costs and $6.00 handling fee
contact laboratory
mailing costs
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(2) remains the same.
AUTH: 81-1-102, 81-2-102, MCA
IMP: 81-2-102, MCA
REASON: ARM 32.2.403 is being amended to change fees that are currently charged by the Department of Livestock for diagnostic laboratory services. The fees are being increased to reflect increased costs associated with providing those services. The fees must, by statute, be set at levels commensurate with the costs of performing the tests or services listed.
Fees for each procedure and test were evaluated determining 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 were adjusted to be competitive with these laboratories and to offset inflationary costs. The laboratory must continue to provide a utilized service to the Montana livestock industry in order to assure that a vital function and mission of the laboratory regarding disease surveillance is not compromised.
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 $40,000.00 based on this number of lab users.
4. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed action 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 cmackay@mt.gov to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., October 4, 2007.
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 4, 2007.
6. If the department receives requests for a public hearing on the proposed action from either 10% 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 more than 25, based upon the population of the state.
7. An electronic copy of this proposal notice is available through the department's site at www.mt.gov/liv.
8. The Montana Department of Livestock maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notice of rulemaking actions proposed by this department. Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request, which includes the name and mailing address of the person to receive notices and specifies the area of interest that the person wishes to receive notices regarding. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to Christian Mackay, 301 N. Roberts St., Room 308, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001; faxed to (406) 444-1929 "attention Christian Mackay"; or e-mailed to cmackay@mt.gov. Request forms may also be completed at any rules hearing held by the department.
9. The bill sponsor notice requirements of 2-4-302, MCA, do not apply.
DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK
BY: /s/ Christian Mackay BY: /s/ Carol Grell Morris
Christian Mackay Carol Grell Morris
Executive Officer Rule Reviewer
Board of Livestock
Department of Livestock
Certified to the Secretary of State August 27, 2007.
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