| Material | 1 - 3 tissue samples approx. 1.0 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm (1 x corpus, 2 x cornua uteri), formalin-fixed (4% formaldehyde ≙ 10% formalin) |
| Method | microscopic (standard und special stainings) |
| Duration | 3 - 7 days |
| Remark | - for the following clinical issues: breeding suitability test, barren mare, abortion, etc.
- histological diagnosis of endometritis, endometrosis, angiopathies, (pathological) inactivity, lymphatic lacunae, false differentiations, etc.
- fertility prognosis (categorisation according to Kenney & Doig 1986, mod. according to Schoon et al. 1992)
- Endometrial biopsy can also be requested via the standard service Pathology and as a combined service together with reproductive fitness and mycological examination.
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