Figure 1. Layers of Skin. The skin is composed of two main layers: the epidermis, made of closely packed epithelial cells, and the dermis, made of dense, irregular connective tissue that houses blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other structures.
Average Costs. The average costs of a dog DNA test are between $40 and $100. These are the fees charged if the DNA test is performed at a vet clinic. There are also DNA test kits for at home use, which can cost between $35 and $70, but some shipping fees will be extra.
Cost of Biopsy in Dogs The cost of biopsy varies between the different kinds of biopsies used. Less invasive biopsies such as punch biopsy will cost between $400-$800 while more invasive or more involved surgeries could cost up to $2,500 (including hospitalization and medications). Dog Biopsy Considerations