Reference histology laboratory.
Recuts and special studies from submitted blocks, with chain-of-custody documentation throughout. Every slide includes the cut, the stain, labeling and quality control.
Medically reviewed by Evan W. Matshes, MD, FRCPC, D-ABP, Medical Director and Chief Forensic Pathologist · Updated
Slides
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Unstained and H&E
Standard size or whole mount.
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Special stains
General and organism stains, including Alcian blue, Congo red, elastic, iron, Luxol fast blue, Masson and Gomori trichrome, Movat’s and Musto pentachrome, PAS, PTAH, reticulum, Von Kossa, AFB, GMS, Steiner and more.
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Immunostains
All standard surgical pathology primary antibodies.
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Neurological injury timing panel
Amyloid precursor protein (APP), heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and NF-κB / RelA: specialist antibodies with dedicated protocols, controls and interpretation. Our Laboratory Director advises which the tissue will support.
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Bone panels
Decalcified bone: H&E with Musto pentachrome. Undecalcified, plastic-embedded bone: H&E, Goldner trichrome, Von Kossa and TRAP, quantifying osteoid and osteoclast activity.
Ordering
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One handling fee per order
Block retrieval and identification, chain-of-custody documentation, quality control of every slide, packaging and tracked return shipping within the United States, however many slides the order contains.
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Standard and rush
Ten business days as standard; rush orders completed and shipped within five business days.
Fee schedules on request
We provide current fee schedules directly, so that you receive the one that governs your matter. Every service is quoted in writing before work begins.
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