Research Services
We offer Electron Microscopy and Histology services for those interested in adding them to their research studies. Contact us for a short consultation before submission of samples.
- Research Invoice/Project Description
- Research Equipment
- Instructions for Electron Microscopy Research Samples
- Specimen Delivery Address
Instructions for Electron Microscopy Research Samples(Tissue Submission Instructions PDF)
Tissue Sample Collection (i.e., kidney, tumor specimens):
- Place minced (1 mm cubes) specimen in 3% glutaraldehyde immediately.
- Send specimen at ambient temperature in a vial containing 3% glutaraldehyde.
Special Instructions:
- Muscle tissue: specimen should be collected with a Price Muscle Clamp.
- Specimen must be fixed in 3% glutaraldehyde for 24 hrs while attached to clamp.
Nasal or Ciliary Mucosal Biopsy:
- Should be placed in Cell or Viral Culture Transport Media. Important: DO NOT FIX the specimen.
- Optimal time for obtaining best results is to send tissue within 1 to 2 hrs of collection.
- Send immediately to Dr. Gunning at the address below.
Delivery Times: Send specimen at ambient temperature via overnight delivery. Samples are accepted and run Monday through Friday. The laboratory is CLOSED weekends and holidays.
Testing Method: Standard tissue processing methods for Electron Microscopy are used to obtain ideal sections for analysis.
Specimen Analysis: Direct examination of tissue ultrastructure
Instructions for Histology Research Samples
Contact Allen Schroering for histology research samples.
Via Courier: |
Via Fed Ex or DHL: |
Pathology Laboratory University of Toledo Medical Center 3000 Arlington Avenue Toledo, OH 43614 Phone: (419) 383 - 3752 |
Attention: Dr. W.T. Gunning Department of Pathology University of Toledo Health Science Campus Block Health Sciences Bldg., Room 029 3000 Transverse Drive Toledo, OH 43614-5804 Phone: (419) 383 - 3484 |