FAQ

To submit a work request to the core, please fill out the appropriate information on iLabs. For more instructions on how to do this, please click here.

Please include the grant number: P30 DK 034987 in your publications.

The typical turn-around time for samples once submitted to the core is 5-10 business days. Rush ordering is also available at an additional cost of $25.

Yes. Non-CGIBD members can submit work requests to the core.

Yes, a maximum of 4 pieces of tissue can be placed in each cassette. Each additional piece of tissue beyond the fourth will result in a charge of $3.96 for each additional piece.

The CGIBD Histology Core is located at room 030 Glaxo. The address for Glaxo is 101 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Yes. Please contact Carolyn Suitt at either (919)-966-3040 or carolyn_suitt@med.unc.edu to discuss your request and potentially set up a consultation.

Please maintain your paraffin blocks at room temperature in either a plastic bag or in a block tray. Do not constrict the blocks (i.e. securing them with a rubber band) or store them in a warm/sunny place. The reason for this is that paraffin is soft and  even when solidified, constricting the blocks or exposing them to warmth can alter the protective layer of wax encasing your sample. This could warrant re-embedding and additional charges if not done correctly.