Histology

Musculoskeletal Histology Core

We help researchers achieve high-quality bone and muscle histology and histomorphometry. The core provides standardized histology protocols, hands on training in performing these techniques, oversight of quality and other services.

Training

  1. Tissue dissection and fixation
  2. Standard paraffin, plastic, cryostat sectioning
  3. Plastic and cryostat sectioning of mineralized tissue specimens
  4. Standard histology staining techniques
  5. Specialized staining techniques for mineralized tissues and muscle
  6. Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
  7. In situ hybridization
  8. Whole-mount mouse skeletal staining
  9. Whole-mount mouse immunofluorescence (double labels)
  10. High-quality photomicrographs
  11. Dynamic and static bone histomorphometry
  12. Mineralized tissue samples for SEM and TEM

Oversight and support

  • Ensuring section quality and good cell morphology
  • Optimizing antibody staining procedures
  • Troubleshooting histology techniques
  • Assistance with setting up new protocols

Fees

Service fees vary depending on the service provided, animal type, tissue type, section procedure, staining method, sample size, deadline, etc

Email Anita Xie, Sarah Dallas or call 816-235-6295 for fee information.