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:
The completed form should 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.