WHISC – Animal Research Histology Core

The WHISC Animal Research Histology Core is dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality histology services to researchers across Washington University. With the convenience of on-site expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment, our support integrates seamlessly with your research workflow.

We provide end-to-end routine and advanced histology services with flexible service options:

• Full service: Complete histology processing from tissue to stained slides.
• Custom service: Core management of specific technical steps to your specifications.
• Self service: Training and equipment access for independent embedding and sectioning.

We want you to get the best histology results to ensure you get the best data. We are happy to advise on optimal procedures for pre-submission (tissue harvesting, fixation), submission, and selection of histology services. Contact us for a complementary consultation.

Service available to All entities, including for-profit organizations.

Priority service for All entities, including for-profit organizations.

• Routine services: paraffin and frozen processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining
• Specialty and advanced services: special stains, immunohistochemistry, specialized sectioning
• Training and independent equipment usage

• Leica Histocore PEGASUS Tissue Processor with dual retorts
• Manual microtome and Leica Model CM1850 cryostat
• Paraffin-embedding station
• Spectra H&E Automated Slide Stainer
• Tissue cassette and slide printers

Pricing is subject to core verification

Please visit the WHISC–Animal Research Histology Core website for a full list of services and pricing, including special stains.

All requests for Core services and equipment scheduling are available through iLabs.