HistoCore
HistoCore offers efficient and comprehensive histology services at competitive pricing and fast turnaround time.
- Paraffin processing, embedding, microtoming
- Cryoembedding, cryosectioning
- Slide staining: H&E, Van Gieson's, Trichrome, PAS, Alcian Blue/Fast Red, Safranin O/Fast Green
- Enquire about other stains
Immunohistochemistry & Immunofluorescence
Our extensive experience provides antibodies and optimizing protocols with expertise in the following areas:
- Background literature research
- Procuring antibodies
- Protocol development
- Routine IHC/IF staining (manual/automated)
- For immunostaining with existing protocols, users must provide positive control slides.
Paraffin-based/ Cryosectioning Prices
| Processing/embedding | $28 / block |
| Sectioning | $6 / slide |
| H&E staining, coverslipping | $4 / slide |
| Specialty Staining | $17 / slide |
| Decalcification | $17 / sample |
| Cryoembedding | $7 / block |
| Cryosectioning | $7 / slide |
Sample Drop Off Instructions
- Please review Sample Submission Guidelines
- Complete Histology Work Order Form (must be completed and accompany all sample submissions)
- Submit samples before 3.00 pm for next work day processing
- Note: Cryosectioning samples must be left in -20C freezer in HistoCore lab - base molds for cryo-samples are not provided
HISTOCORE
Alberta Diabetes Institute
5-003 Li Ka Shing
University of Alberta
For information or booking contact:
Lynette Elder 780.492.0387 lelder@ualberta.ca
Dr. Gregory Korbutt, Core Director