Histology Core - University of Southern California

Summary

The USC School of Pharmacy Histology Core prepares samples for microscopic examination.  Tissue samples are embedded in paraffin and sectioned, or frozen and thin sectioned.  These samples are mounted on slides and can be stained with hematoxylin/eosin or other stains.  The Histology Core also has a microscope and camera for photomicroscopy.  Experts are available to help with the assessment of results.

Equipment/Services

Price List

The basic price is $10 per slide to cover tissue embedding, slicing, mounting and staining.  Investigators with large volumes of tissues to process can negotiate for bulk pricing.

Turn Around Time

Depending on the volume of tissues and slides, samples are usually produced in less than a week.

Abstract

The USC School of Pharmacy Histology Core is available to all investigators for tissue processing, slide preparation, staining and photomicroscopy. Experts are available to advise on immunohistochemical staining and other special staining procedures. Experts are also available to consult on the assessment of the histology and pathology of microscopic specimens.

More information

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Location

1985 Zonal Avenue, PSC 402
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Contact Information

James Adams. PhD
Associate Professor
1985 Zonal Avenue, PSC 716
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telephone: 323-442-1362
Fax: 323-442-1681
E-mail: jadams@usc.edu

Lina He, PhD
Histology Core Associate
1985 Zonal Avenue, PSC 402
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telephone: 323-442-3119
Email address: linahe@usc.edu

Scheduling Appointments

Telephone: 323-442-1362
E-mail: jadams@usc.edu