Prices for examination of wild flora and fauna specimens
Preliminary guide prices. The final cost is determined after reviewing the object, documents, photographs and questions.
| Initial telephone consultation | free for up to 15 minutes |
| Preliminary analysis of documents and photographs | from RUB 15,000 |
| Specialist opinion | from RUB 50,000 |
| Examination of wild flora specimens | from RUB 60,000 |
| Examination of wild fauna specimens | from RUB 70 000 |
| Species identification | from RUB 75,000 |
| Raw materials and materials from wild organisms | from RUB 80,000 |
| Forensic examination of wild flora and fauna specimens | from RUB 90 000 |
| Combined examination including laboratory work | from 120 000 ₽ |
| Review of an expert report | from RUB 60,000 |
| Specialist participation in a court hearing | from RUB 20,000 |
Additional services: laboratory tests, microscopy, DNA analysis, site visits, urgent work, large volumes of material and multidisciplinary work are agreed and recorded in the order before work begins.
Indicative timeframes
- Review of an expert report — at least 5 working days.
- Specialist’s opinion — at least 10 working days.
- Court-appointed examination — at least 16 working days.
These timeframes apply to standard assignments and begin after the order has been agreed, the complete set of materials has been received and the agreed payment conditions have been met.
The complexity of the assignment, the volume of materials and the involvement of other specialists may extend the timeframe. The exact timeframe and scope of work are recorded in the order before work begins.
Consultation
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Describe the object, conditions of discovery and task, and attach photographs, documents, the court's questions, the previous expert's opinion or provenance information.
- examination of wild flora specimens;
- examination of wild fauna specimens;
- raw materials and materials derived from wild organisms;
- review of another expert's report.