Histochemistry and Tissue Processing Core Laboratory
The Histochemistry and Tissue Processing Core Laboratory in Nemours Biomedical Research is a full-service histology laboratory located on the campus of the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. In continuous operation since 1986, the Core Lab is CLIA-certified with two Histology Research Specialists and two Clinical Certified Specialists, HT (ASCP). The Lab has produced many posters and publications and also offers histology advisement for research project development. The Core serves both the research and clinical communities throughout Nemours.
Services
Routine and special staining
Enzyme and immuno-histochemistry
Molecular histology
In situ hybridization/in situ PCR
Imaging and muscle histograms
Tissue micro - array
Cytology, cytospins and cell membrane staining
Antibody and probe development
Frozen, paraffin and plastic techniques
Consultations for research projects
Equipment
(1) Array it - TMA
(1) HiTech imaging system with ImagePro Plus software