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Answer: Yes, the percentage of formaldehyde is below the limit. There is no need for any special handling.
Question: How should I pack my specimens?
Answer: In plastic containers that seal. It is a good idea to place these containers inside a sealed plastic bag. Make sure to include a completed Work Request Form.
Question: What information do I need to provide?
Answer: As much as possible. Any diagrams, drawing or special instructions are great. It is also a MUST to provide us with a phone number and an email address. We always contact you to let you know we have received your project and if we have any questions we can ask them at this time, prior to starting your project.
Question: Is there a fee for multiple sections on a slide?
Answer: There is no extra charge for multiple sections. Normally one section is placed on a slide, if you need more let us know under "Special Instructions" on the Work Request Form.
Question: Do you cut frozen section slides?
Answer: Yes, we do however, you need to contact us ahead of time so that they can be scheduled. We cut frozens on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Frozen sections need to be shipped Priority Overnight on dry ice. You will receive them back the next day Priority Overnight.
Question: Do you perform IHC?
Answer: Yes, the researcher is responsible for providing the primary antibody. AML Labs provides the secondary antibody and the staining kit. Any unused antibody will be returned to the researcher after the project is completed.
Question: What is the cost to perform IHC?
Answer: The cost is $21.00 per slide. The researcher provides the primary antibody. There is also a one time protocol development fee for each antibody at $40.00/hour. It usually takes the technician 3 to 6 hours development time.
Question: Do you perform immunoflourence?
Answer: Sorry, not at this time.
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