Histopathology Services

The WSVL has a full service histopathology lab to meet your diagnostic or research needs! We provide routine histology services as well as support for teaching and research projects.  We work with veterinarians, other UW departments and outside agencies, universities and laboratories.

See the information below for more information.

Services Include:

• Tissue Processing
• Embedding in Paraffin or OCT Medium (frozen tissues)
• Slide Preparation and Routine Staining
  • Microtomy
  • Frozen sections
  • Unstained slides
  • Serial and step sectioning
• Special Stain Procedures (see the link below)
• Immunohistochemistry (see the link below)
• Large Format Histology
  • Up to 2x3" slides
• Research Histology
  • Microtomy
  • Development of special techniques
• Digital Pathology

Please submit formalin-fixed tissues, paraffin-embedded blocks, or 5 unstained tissue sections cut on
charged slides.

If you want the slides returned to your laboratory for interpretation, please indicate this on the WSVL
Accession Form. A return shipping charge and handling fee will apply.

For current pricing, please consult the WSVL Fee Schedule.

For more information or special requests, please contact the histopathology laboratory, at 307-766-9946, histo@uwyo.edu.

Immunohistochemistry and Specials stains currently offered

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