Histology Core
The CGIBD Histology Core provides a full range of histology services encompassing routine and specialized grossing, tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, H&E and special staining. Consultations are also available. The core also offers image analysis through the Pathology Services Core. These services are available to CGIBD members and non-members.
Contact Information:
Kathryn Kelley, Core Manager
kathrynk@email.unc.edu
SERVICES AND FEES:
| Services | UNC System | External Users |
|---|---|---|
| Paraffin Embedding | $5.11 | $7.95 |
| Re-embedding | $3.84 | $5.97 |
| Paraffin Processing | $5.11 | $7.95 |
| Additional Pieces per Block | $5.11 | $7.95 |
| Section (serial or skips) | $5.25 | $8.16 |
| H&E Stain | $7.25 | $11.27 |
| Grossing | $10.00 | $15.55 |
| Digital Slide Scanning | $10.00 | $15.55 |
| Slide Box - 25 place | $11.50 | $17.88 |
| PAS-H Stain | $14.00 | $21.77 |
| Von Kossa Stain | $14.00 | $21.77 |
| Other Stains* | $14.00 | $21.77 |
| Slide Box - 100 place | $16.61 | $25.83 |
| Trichrome Stain | $21.11 | $32.83 |
| Standard Package (P&E, 1 Section, 1 H&E)/cassette | $22.63 | $35.19 |
| Rush Order* | $45.00 | $69.98 |
| Staff hourly rate: Experimental Design | $97.50 | $151.61 |
| Additional Services | TBD | TBD |
LARGE FORMAT/cassette sample
SUPER MEGA BLOCK SECTIONING
| Services | UNC System | External Users |
|---|---|---|
| Sections (serial or skips) | $12.00 | $18.66 |
| H&E Stain | $19.50 | $30.32 |
| Paraffin Processing | $20.50 | $31.88 |
| Paraffin Embedding | $20.50 | $31.88 |
| Trichrome Stain | $33.50 | $52.09 |
| Large format Package (P&E, 1 Section, 1 H&E) | $70.00 | $108.85 |
Final cost is dependent upon the cost of reagents.
Rush orders must be discussed first before request is made.