TEP provides histological services for basic science (non-clinical) research, including processing, embedding, sectioning and staining of animal tissues.
TEP only accept samples fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin or 70% ethanol.
Please note: Histology services will be paused from Nov 27, 2024 and expected to resume from Mar 1, 2025.
Services and Fees
| Service | Unit | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trimming | Cassette | $10 |
| Tissue process | Cassette | $6.00 |
| Embedding | Block | $4.00 |
| Cryosection | Slide | $10 ($1/extra serial section, $2/extra deep section) |
| Paraffin sectioning | Slide | $6 ($1/extra serial section, $2/extra deep section) |
| H&E stain | Slide | $3.50 |
| Special stain | Slide | 25 |
| IHC stain | Slide | $200 set up fee per project, plus $40/slide |
| Slide box | Box | $8.00, $10.00 |
| Imaging (20x, 40x) | Slide | $10.00, $12.00 |
| Consultation for procedures | 30 minutes | $30.00 |
If you need a pathologist to read slides, please contact Hui Xu at huixu@illinois.edu
Submission
Please submit orders to the online ordering system FBS by filling out the histology service order request form. First-time users should email Hui Xu (huixu@illinois.edu) to have an account created. Please submit samples to B410 of Beckman Institute between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about TEP’s histological services, please email Hui Xu (huixu@illinois.edu)