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, Gomari’s Trichrome, Masson Trichrome, Periodic Acid Schiff, Picro Sirius Red, Movat Pentachrome Stain, Oil Red O
  • Inquire about other stains

Paraffin-based & Cryosectioning Prices

Service Cost
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

Submission Guidelines

Please review the guidelines before submitting samples to HistoCore.

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

Contact HistoCore

Alberta Diabetes Institute
5-003 Li Ka Shing Centre
University of Alberta

For information or booking contact:
Devika Mohan
Phone: 780-492-0387
Email: dmohan@ualberta.ca

Dr. Gregory Korbutt
Core Director