Services

Phenotyping of whole mice involves a complete macroscopic (gross) and histopathologic (microscopic) evaluation on genetically altered mice. Findings are documented and presented in publication-ready format.

The service for comparative pathology research provides the opportunity for researchers using animal models of disease to work together with an experienced research veterinarian trained in anatomic veterinary pathology on short- or long-term projects requiring expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis, and documentation of macroscopic, microscopic, ultrastructural, and clinical pathologic findings in rodents and other species.

The Histology laboratory in the Department of Comparative Medicine will prepare animal tissues for microscopic examination. This includes tissue fixation, embedding, generation of frozen section, slide preparation and/or hematoxylin and eosin or special stains; unstained sections for immunohistochemistry can also be provided.

The Complete Mouse Phenotyping Service performs gross evaluation and histopathology on genetically altered mice. Findings are documented and presented in publication-ready format.

The necropsy service is a complete necropsy and tissue collection service available to internal and external customers with all required approvals in place. The service can be perform on a variety of species, including mice, rats, zebrafish, frogs, etc.

For mice and rats, perfusion with tissue fixation is also available