Necropsy | Mammalian, Avian and Aquatic Histology
Mammalian Pathology | Avian and Aquatic Pathology | Clinical Pathology

Mammalian, Avian and Aquatic Histology

Since 1971, EPL has focused on providing expert histology services to the toxicology research community.  Our technical services include:

• Histologic Preparation of Mammalian and Aquatic Species
• Plastic (GMA) Preparations
• Immunohistochemistry
• Cryomicrotomy
• Routine Special Stains
• Necropsy Services
• Special Whole Body/Organ Perfusions

Facilities

EPL operates two fully-equipped histology laboratories.  The laboratories are located near Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Virginia, and adjacent to the Research Triangle Park in Durham, North Carolina.  Collectively, the two laboratories have the capability of processing over 500,000 tissues annually. 

People

EPL's staff consists of technicians with a wide range of talent and expertise, many of whom are certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and/or hold advanced degrees.  Laboratory systems have been established to facilitate a highly productive workflow.  All of the systems allow flexibility for the most demanding deadlines.  Both laboratories can provide necropsy teams to meet your needs.  The teams can be provided as technical assistants and/or pathologists, or as fully equipped teams.

Technical Expertise

EPL's histology laboratories provide all routine procedures, including expertise with most published special staining procedures.  Along with the routine procedures, EPL provides many unique techniques and services:

Immunohistochemistry

BrdU
PCNA
Prolactin
Insulin
Factor VIII
IgG
Beta-catenin
Smooth Muscle Actin
Cyclin D
TUNEL
P53

Necropsy Teams

Large and Small Laboratory Animal Species
Farm Animal Species
Aquatic Species
Avian Species, including poultry and wildlife
Whole Body/Organ Perfusion Rodent and Avian
Aquatic Field Necropsy Services

Plastic (GMA) Preparation

Neurotoxicity
Optic Disc Preparation