Histology and Pathology
At Frontage we offer a wide range of testing capabilities for histology and pathology services. Our scientists have expertise in sample processing with a wide range of stains including immunochemistry and multiplexing IHC.
- General histology: Accessioning, tissue sample processing into FFPE, standard staining with Hematoxylin & Eosin
- Special stains: Including trichrome, silver stain, GMS/PAS, Congo red, and other stains upon request
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Immunofluorescence (IF) stains: With a list of validated markers. We also provide new marker stains upon specific request
- Multiplexing IHC/IF stain
- Digital pathology: Provide digital pathology platform for whole slide image scanning (with data transfer capabilities), image analysis, digital data storage, and remote consultation capabilities
Histology/Pathology Capabilities
- Accessioning
- Fresh specimen grossing
- Processing specimen into paraffin blocks
- Paraffin block cutting and automated H&E staining
- Immunohistochemistry
- PDL-1 IHC and interpretation
- Special stains
- Slide interpretation with report
- Final diagnosis with report
- Digital imaging storage and file sharing
Major Instruments for General Histology
- TissueTek Countertop grossing station
- TissueTek VIP6 conventional processor
- TissueTek TEC6 manual embedding system
- TissueTek Prisma Plus automated staining system
- Roche BenchMark systems (IHC and special stains)