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UNC Lineberger

Postmortem Sample & Tissue Collection

The PRU provides post-mortem collection of practically any sample or data you may require. We can provide complete necropsy services that suit your research needs. This service can be provided on an ad-hoc basis or as part of a larger service request.

  • Tumor measurements and weights pre- and post- mortem
  • Pre- and post-mortem imaging of select organs
  • Sample collection in formalin or PFA (lab provided)
  • Fresh or flash frozen sample collection
  • Digital images of select organs & tissues
  • Specialized techniques as requested
  • Bone marrow collection
  • OCT Embedding