Saffron Scientific Histology Services, LLC provides histology for research, industry, environmental and wildlife management, forensics and organ procurement. Routine specimens include paraffin processing of animal, and plants specimens, including decalcified bone and teeth. Frozen sectioning, cryomicrotomy, is available for fixed and unfixed specimens at 5-40u. Investigation and diagnosis of animal specimens, if needed, is done in collaboration with Veterinary & Laboratory Animal Pathologist, Dr. Monty Banerjee. We offer free local pickup/delivery. In house training or on site training at your facility are available upon request.
We provide the following services included in the price of a block: fixation, processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning (1 slide/block), cover slipping, and H&E staining.
Pricing Schedule for Paraffins | Price per Block |
|---|---|
Routine paraffin processing from cassettes, includes 1 H&E slide | $12/block, $15/block from jar |
Processing/Embedding only | $10/block |
Non-Routine paraffin, (multiple cassettes to 1 block) | add'l $5.00/block |
Non-Routine paraffin, multiple specimens/ cassette | add'l $2.50/block |
Non-routine processing, (Large specimens) | $20.00/block |
Grossing/prosecting/dissection | $2.00/specimen |
Re-embed/blocking only | $3.00/block [16x16mm] |
Decalcification | $3.00/small block, formic acid or RDO; |
Unstained slide, pos. charge | $4.00/1st slide, |
Rnase free | add'l $0.25/slide |
1- 2 Levels, | add'l $1.00/slide, |
Serial sections [2 ribbons/slide] | add'l $1.00/slide, |
Coverslipping only | $1.00/slide [acrylic mount] |
Photomicrograghs [jpegs] | $2.00/image |
Pricing for Cryomicrotomy | Price per Block |
|---|---|
Frozen sections, 1 H&E slide | $10/block, 2 sxns/slide |
Unstained slideSerial sections | $8/slide, $1.50/each add'l slide/same block, |
Attach free floating sections | $30/hr |
Biohazard Fee | $5/case |
| Cryoprotectant infiltrate | $2.00/block(up to 6mm) |
| Snap Freezing | $10.00 for 1-10 samples |
Pricing Schedule for Staining | |
|---|---|
Stain | Price |
Group I StainsAlcian blue, AFB, CVA, H&E, Oil Red O, PASH, Safranin O, Toluidine Blue O | $5.00/slide |
Group II StainsAlizarin Red, ABH-OrG, Aldehyde Fuchsin, CVA-LFB, Gram, Giemsa, Picro-Sirius, Trichrome | $12.00/slide |
Group III StainsGMS, PAM, Perl's Iron, VVG | $15.00/slide |
Animal Diagnostics Fee Schedule | |
|---|---|
Histopathology | |
One-two biopsy site; same diagnosis. Includes: trimming, histology description, processing, 1 H&E slide & specimen storage for retrieval. Diagnosis is mailed or emailed to clinician. | $60.00 |
Three or more sites; different diagnosis. Same as above, 2 cassettes, 2 H&E slides | $72.00 |
Necropsy | |
Includes gross necropsy, trimming, and fixation. Cost depends on number of organs of interest. |
Miscellaneous Pricing | |
|---|---|
Item | Cost |
Gelatin dipped slides | $20/box |
| Knife sharpening | $8/fine sharpening |
| Slide labels | $0.10/each |
| + charge slides | $20/box |
| Coverlips [24x50] | $6/box or $0.10/slip |
| 10% Buffered Formalin-30ml jar | $0.50/jar |
| Bouins Fixative | $30/L |
| Safeclear (solvent) | $20/L |
| Processing/embed cassettes | $0.10 each |
| Reagent Alcohol-100% | $25/gal |
| Slide mailers (5 slot) | $2.00/each |
| Slide boxes, 100 cap. | $15/each |
| Biopsy bag | $0.50/each |
(FedEx charges separate)
SSHS Equipment Training and Usage Policy
Policy on Access to Equipment
Most services are provided as drop off services however training and usage is available on many SSHS instruments. Training will be done at the discretion of the SSHS staff at $30.00/hr. SSHS equipment usage is $20.00/hr.
Paraffin Microtomy
Paraffin microtomy training usually takes 1-2 hour to complete. User materials are as follows: Lab coat, disposable microtome blades, paraffin blocks to section, positively charged slides and slide boxes. This material can be provided by SSHS at a charge.
SSHS Technical Training Policy
Technical Training and equipment usage is available on a limited basis. Clients should contact Maureen Doran 618-713-3151 to discuss if training &/or equipment is available. Users are required to provide their own materials or in some cases may be provided SSHS at a charge. Equipment users are required to have safety training and follow all safety regulations when working in the Saffron Scientific laboratory.
Payment Options: Check, purchase order, credit card
If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us.
cryomicrotomy
Mouse adrenal, Oil Red O, frozen section, 5u