Histology/Pathology
The QTRN provides high quality histological services through its core facilities located within the academic setting. These cores provide paraffin, frozen histological and immunohistological services, as well as computerized image processing and storage. The core also provides electron microscopic (EM) analysis and assists in experimental design and the development and interpretation of tests and their results. These services are available to the entire research community and industry.
An interpretive pathology service is also provided by special request (contact M. Chagnon).
Services include:
Follow the link of the relevant service request form from the list below, fill out and either submit directly online or fill out and print the PDF file and FAX to 514-398-6769. You will receive an e-mail confirming reception of your request along with the turnaround time.
A consultation with the Histology personnel is available.
· Tissue fixed using this method cannot be used to detect labile antigens, DNA/RNA isolation (Alternative: freezing of fresh tissue)
Frozen tissue
· This technique hardens tissue to allow for very thin slicing.
· Frozen unfixed tissue has excellent antigenicity but inferior morphology preservation.
· Suitable for the detection of labile antigens and DNA/RNA can be isolated from tissues frozen in OCT
· Not suitable for studies in which optimal tissue morphology is essential (alternative paraffin-embedding)
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