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
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.