Full Service Histology
Full-service projects are undertaken for PCMD members by the core technical director Dr Edgardo Arroyo. Dr Edgardo is a trained histopathologist with decades of experience across all aspects of histology. The scope of full-service projects may include processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and imaging. Typical turnaround times for full-service projects are shown below. Accelerated turnaround is available for users requiring urgent data for a grant or manuscript submission.
Service | Approximate Turnaround |
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Paraffin processing and embedding | 1 week |
Paraffin sectioning | 2 weeks |
Plastic processing and embedding | 4-6 weeks |
Plastic sectioning | 2-5 weeks |
Frozen embedding and sectioning | 2 weeks |
Routine histochemical staining | 2 weeks |
Imaging/slide scanning | 1 week |
Histomorphometry | 2 weeks |
Immunohistochemistry | 4 weeks |
Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization | 2-4 weeks |
To request a full-service project, users should download and complete the following form:
Now you can request TISSUE PROCESSING and also upload the Full Service Request Form directly to us after filling it out!!
The completed form can be emailed to Dr. Edgardo Arroyo. All projects require sign off by the principal investigator. A brief description of the project should be included. For new projects, an initial consultation should be scheduled.