ULAM Pathology Core

Oversight is provided by board-certified, veterinary pathologists with extensive experience in research pathology. Technical staff have certification and/or experience in histology or animal health related fields. Only projects utilizing animal tissues or de-identified (research only) human tissues are supported. Quality assurance is maintained through the use of internal SOPs and participation in an externally administered quality assurance program.

The ULAM Pathology Core provides only pathology-based services. For technical assistance with live animal procedures, please see the ULAM Technical Services team.

ULAM Pathology Core Missions: Research & Diagnostic Support

• Research submissions: ULAM Pathology Core research support services are available on a recharge basis by direct submission to ULAM Pathology Core. Recharge rates are approved by the University and are based upon cost-recovery. Estimates and letters of support are available and pre-project consultation is encouraged. See Service Areas below for available services, rates, and submission instructions.
• Animal Diagnostic submissions: ULAM Pathology Core also provides diagnostic pathology services to the veterinary care program. These services are for the identification of unanticipated animal illnesses and are not recharged to the investigator. Results are provided to the researcher, but diagnostic pathology reports are not intended to provide controlled research data. Diagnostic pathology services are available by contacting the ULAM Veterinary Care Team.
• Our main laboratory is located on the ground floor of B36 in the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) and our satellite facility is in the MSAB building on the Medical Campus. Samples may be dropped off/picked up by appointment at either location with daily sample courier service between the campuses.

ULAM Pathology Core Services

Expand each section below for service details and rates, or request services in MiCORES.

Necropsy/Tissue Collection

• Rodent and large animal necropsy or tissue collection by ULAM Pathology Core personnel
• Use of large or small animal necropsy room for necropsy by investigators
• Tissue trimming and cassetting for histology by ULAM Pathology Core personnel
• Necropsy RATES

Histology/Immunohistochemistry

• Paraffin processing/embedding
• Frozen and paraffin sectioning
• Hematoxylin and eosin staining and special histochemical stains
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Self-service frozen sectioning (animal tissues only)
• Histology/Immunohistochemistry RATES

Clinical Pathology: Animal Hematology/Clinical Chemistry & Diagnostic Testing

• Clinical pathology: Animal hematology/clinical chemistry & diagnostic testing
• Complete blood counts (CBC) using Heska HT5 Element (Heska)
• Serum chemistry using Liasys analyzer (AMS Alliance)
• Cytology, including blood smears
• Other testing: Urinalysis, parasitology
• Biological indicator verification (sterility strip verification)
• Microbiology and other diagnostic services (through external laboratories)
• Clinical Pathology RATES

Digital Slide Scanning & Digital Image Analysis

• Digital slide scanning using Leica Aperio AT2® scanner
• Publication-quality images
• Digital slide files suitable for image analysis and quantitative morphometry
• Digital slides scanning RATES

Pathology Interpretation & Quantitative Image Analysis

• Descriptive or quantitative histology interpretation by board-certified veterinary pathologists
• Interpretation of animal hematology and serum chemistry results
• Image analysis by board-certified veterinary pathologists
• Contact us at [email protected] for more information

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ULAM Pathology Core MiCORES Submission Guide

Step-by-step help for account setup, lab membership, payment methods, submitting service requests, and more. Available via PDF download.

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ULAM Clinical Case Submissions

Submit clinical case samples to the ULAM Pathology Core for processing.

ULAM Employees Only

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ULAM Pathology Core Frequently Requested Information

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Sample Submission Steps & Guidelines

ULAM Pathology Core Lab Submissions (Necropsy, Histology, Clinical Pathology, Slide Scanning, Pathology): 1-2-3

Submit a request in MiCORES for any of the following services:

• Necropsy, Histology, and Pathology Requests
• Digital Scanning Requests
• Clinical Pathology Lab Requests
• Outside Laboratory Requests (shipping samples to an outside lab)

In the request, note your sample drop-off date/time and location preferences. An appointment will be scheduled for you by the ULAM Pathology Core Team.

WAIT for a confirmed appointment, then bring your samples in a clean secondary container at the time of your appointment. Label your samples with the Service ID from your request (as found in your appointment confirmation email).

ULAM Pathology Core Sample Submission Guidelines

• Hematology and Clinical Chemistry Sample Guidelines
• Digital Slide Scanning Sample Guidelines
• Histology Sample Guidelines
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Sample Guidelines
• Necropsy Sample Guidelines

Location & Hours of Operation

Samples may be dropped off at either location (below) by appointment only. Submit your request for services in MiCORES and note your sample drop-off date/time and location preference. An appointment will be scheduled for you by the ULAM Pathology Core Team.

Sample courier service is available daily between the two locations. Please email at least 24 hours in advance for hematology/chemistry requests.

Two weeks’ notice is requested for Research Necropsy Requests. Diagnostic necropsy requests (for spontaneous conditions unrelated to research) are made through the ULAM Veterinary Care Team.

Main: B36/G157A, NCRC

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 936-3395

[email protected]

Satellite: 3527 MSAB

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

1150 W. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 936-3803

[email protected]

Rates

ULAM Pathology Core – Necropsy Rates

DESCRIPTION

RATE

EFFECTIVE

Tissue Preparation

Trim/Cassette (Paraffin)

$ 16.85

07/01/2025

Embed in OCT (frozen tissue, per sample)

$ 22.50

07/01/2025

Decalcification (tissue in cassette)

$ 16.10

07/01/2025

Decalcification (larger tissue)

$ 23.95

07/01/2025

Necropsy

Fixed Animal Necropsy

$ 120.75

07/01/2025

Small Animal Necropsy

$ 110.30

07/01/2025

Medium Animal Necropsy

$ 220.85

07/01/2025

Large Animal Necropsy

$ 491.00

07/01/2025

Large Animal Biohazard Necropsy

$ 632.20

07/01/2025

Necropsy Technician Labor (REG)

$ 60.00

07/01/2025

Necropsy Technician Labor (OT)

$ 90.00

07/01/2025

Spatial biology, paraffin, unstained, per sample (regular slide)

$ 18.68

07/01/2025

Spatial biology, paraffin section & HE, per sample (regular slide)

$ 31.25

07/01/2025

Spatial biology, paraffin, unstained, per sample, specialty slide (any platform)

$ 43.73

07/01/2025

DNAse/RNAse-free, paraffin scrolls, per sample

$ 18.68

07/01/2025

Spatial biology, frozen, unstained, per sample (regular slide)

$ 31.25

07/01/2025

Spatial biology, frozen section & HE, per sample (regular slide)

$ 43.73

07/01/2025

Spatial biology, frozen, unstained, per sample, specialty slide (any platform)

$ 56.08

07/01/2025

Special considerations apply for projects with internal Medical School funding or to Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Consortium members; please inquire.

ULAM Pathology Core – Histology Rates

DESCRIPTION

RATE

EFFECTIVE

Standard Histology Procedures

Frozen H&E Slide (section & stain) – simple^{^^}

$ 24.44

07/01/2025

Frozen H&E Slide (section & stain) – complex⁺⁺

$ 31.25

07/01/2025

Frozen Unstained Slide – simple (return unstained)

$ 21.75

07/01/2025

Frozen Unstained Slide – complex (return unstained)

$ 28.83

07/01/2025

Frozen Unstained Slide – simple (for CORE to stain, Specials or IHC)

$ 21.75

07/01/2025

Frozen Unstained Slide – complex (for CORE to stain, Specials or IHC)

$ 28.83

07/01/2025

H&E Stain Only, automated (slide provided by PI)

$ 7.60

07/01/2025

H&E Stain Only, manual

$ 10.00

07/01/2025

Histology Technician Extra Labor (REG)

$ 60.00

07/01/2025

Histology Technician Extra Labor (OT)

$ 90.00

07/01/2025

Cryostat (self-service)

$ 18.40

07/01/2025

Paraffin H&E slide, simple (section & stain)

$ 9.17

07/01/2025

Paraffin H&E slide, complex (section & stain)

$ 15.59

07/01/2025

Paraffin Processing & Embed, simple

$ 9.99

07/01/2025

Paraffin Processing & Embed, complex

$ 13.69

07/01/2025

Paraffin Embed Only, simple

$ 7.49

07/01/2025

Paraffin Embed Only, complex

$ 11.24

07/01/2025

Paraffin Unstained Slide, simple (return unstained)

$ 7.50

07/01/2025

Paraffin Unstained Slide, complex (return unstained)

$ 13.85

07/01/2025

Paraffin Unstained Slide, simple (for CORE to stain, Specials or IHC)

$ 7.50

07/01/2025

Paraffin Unstained Slide, complex (for CORE to stain, Specials or IHC)

$ 13.85

07/01/2025

^{^^}Simple: visceral organs (kidney, liver, etc.), up to two sections per slide, skin, or GI (non-step, non-serial)

⁺⁺Complex: step sections, serial sections (>2), >2 of any tissue per slide, bone sections, non-rodent brain sections, specialized tissue targets (cardiac valve leaflets, etc.)

Immunohistochemistry Stains

IHC aSMA

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC CD45R-B220

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC CD3

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC CD4

$ 76.70

07/01/2025

IHC CD8a

$ 76.70

07/01/2025

IHC CD20

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC CD31

$ 76.70

07/01/2025

IHC Cleaved Caspase-3

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC F4/80

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC GFP

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC Ki67

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC Ly-6G

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC Lyve-1

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC Mac2

$ 67.20

07/01/2025

IHC Von Willebrand Factor

$ 76.70

07/01/2025

IHC Negative Control

$ 61.75

07/01/2025

IHC Positive Control

$ 61.75

07/01/2025

IHC Stain, Paraffin, Other (antibody provided by PI)

$ 64.43

07/01/2025

IHC Stain, New Antibody Optimization Slide

$ 71.43

07/01/2025

IHC Stain, Frozen, Other (antibody provided by PI)

$ 68.50

07/01/2025

Special Histochemical Stains

Special Stain Gram

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special Stain Luxol Fast Blue (LFB)

$ 44.35

07/01/2025

Special Stain Masson Trichrome (MTC)

$ 35.10

07/01/2025

Special Stain Masson Trichrome Verhoeff (MTCV)

$ 44.35

07/01/2025

Special Stain Warthin-Starry

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special Stain Other

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special Stain Picrosirius Red (PSR)

$ 35.10

07/01/2025

Special Stain Prussian Blue

$ 66.25

07/01/2025

Special Stain Toluidine Blue

$ 44.35

07/01/2025

Special Stain Verhoeff Van Gieson (VVG)

$ 44.35

07/01/2025

Special Stain Alcian Blue (AB)

$ 44.35

07/01/2025

Special Stain Alcian Blue PAS (AB-PAS)

$ 66.25

07/01/2025

Special Stain Alizarin Red

$ 66.25

07/01/2025

Special Stain Congo Red

$ 66.25

07/01/2025

Special Stain Luxol Fast Blue PAS (LFB-PAS)

$ 66.25

07/01/2025

Special Stain Luxol Fast Blue Eosin (LFB-E)

$ 66.25

07/01/2025

Special Stain Oil Red O (ORO)

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special Stain Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS)

$ 44.35

07/01/2025

Special Stain Grocott Methanamine Silver (GMS)

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special Stain Gordon & Sweet’s Reticulin

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special Stain Jones Methenamine Silver (JMS)

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special Stain Russell-Movat Pentachrome

$ 66.25

07/01/2025

Special Stain Ziehl Neelson

$ 77.50

07/01/2025

Special considerations apply for projects with internal Medical School funding or to Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Consortium members; please inquire.

ULAM Pathology Core – Animal Clinical Pathology Laboratory Testing Rates

DESCRIPTION

RATE

EFFECTIVE

1 Chemistry Only/ Animal

$ 25.42

07/01/2025

Custom Panel, 2 Chemistries/Animal

$ 41.48

07/01/2025

Custom Panel, 3 Chemistries/Animal

$ 52.20

07/01/2025

Custom Panel, 4 Chemistries/Animal

$ 61.08

07/01/2025

Custom Panel, 5 Chemistries/Animal

$ 69.12

07/01/2025

Add-on (to panel), One Chemistry

$ 7.26

07/01/2025

Animal Clinical Pathology Laboratory Technician Labor (REG)

$ 60.00

07/01/2025

Animal Clinical Pathology Laboratory Technician Labor (OT)

$ 90.00

07/01/2025

C. Difficile ELISA (MSU)

$ 81.94

07/01/2025

C. Perfringens ELISA (MSU)

$ 62.74

07/01/2025

Clostridia ELISA (MSU)

$ 106.52

07/01/2025

Fecal Culture (MSU)

$ 60.86

07/01/2025

General Culture (MSU)

$ 76.14

07/01/2025

PCR for SRV (VRL)

$ 161.65

07/01/2025

PCR for Essential Xenopus Panel (Idexx)

$ 108.05

07/01/2025

Urine Culture & Susceptibility

$ 68.39

07/01/2025

Anaerobic Culture (MSU)

$ 50.33

07/01/2025

Blood Culture & Susceptibility (MSU)

$ 112.50

07/01/2025

Blood Smear (prep only)

$ 13.77

07/01/2025

Complete Blood Count (CBC) w/ Auto Differential

$ 27.23

07/01/2025

Cytology Slide, Diff-Quick (prep only)

$ 13.77

07/01/2025

Direct Smear for Parasites

$ 31.41

07/01/2025

Ectoparasite Exam, Microscopic

$ 12.71

07/01/2025

Electrolytes

$ 24.56

07/01/2025

Fecal Culture & Susceptibility (MSU)

$ 100.06

07/01/2025

Fecal Flotation

$ 41.33

07/01/2025

Full Chemistry Panel

$ 71.49

07/01/2025

Fungal Culture (MSU)

$ 59.32

07/01/2025

General Culture & Susceptibility (MSU)

$ 88.04

07/01/2025

Hematocrit, Spun

$ 18.91

07/01/2025

Herpes B Cell Culture, Virology (GSU)

$ 279.79

07/01/2025

Herpes B Serology – Antibody (GSU)

$ 149.21

07/01/2025

Insulated Sample Transport Box

$ 28.98

07/01/2025

Laboratory Sendout Processing Fee

$ 27.16

07/01/2025

Liver Panel

$ 51.71

07/01/2025

Manual (WBC) Differential

$ 38.91

07/01/2025

McMasters Fecal Exam

$ 24.88

07/01/2025

Mini Chem Panel

$ 52.25

07/01/2025

Mini Liver Panel

$ 29.25

07/01/2025

Pig Full Chemistry Panel

$ 76.57

07/01/2025

PT/PTT

$ 72.39

07/01/2025

Renal Panel

$ 37.24

07/01/2025

Reticulocyte Count

$ 39.33

07/01/2025

Room Temp Sample Transport Box

$ 14.06

07/01/2025

Total Protein, Refractometer

$ 22.09

07/01/2025

Urinalysis, Complete

$ 46.12

07/01/2025

Urinalysis, Routine

$ 44.84

07/01/2025

Gram Stain Slide Prep/Interpretation

$ 12.27

07/01/2025

Verify Ampule (autoclave control)

$ 21.90

07/01/2025

Special considerations apply for projects with internal Medical School funding or to Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Consortium members; please inquire.

The facilities are operated on a fee-for-service basis. Users are charged based on the amount of time technicians spend performing the services.

ULAM Pathology Core – Aperio^® Digital Slide Scanning Rates

DESCRIPTION

RATE

EFFECTIVE

Digital slide scan, Technician Labor (REG)

$ 60.00

07/01/2025

Digital slide scan, Technician Labor (OT)

$ 90.00

07/01/2025

Digital slide scan, 20x, batch >50 slides, each

$ 12.05

07/01/2025

Digital slide scan, 20x, batch 20-50 slides, each

$ 14.14

07/01/2025

Digital slide scan, 20x, <20 slides, each

$ 17.15

07/01/2025

Digital slide scan, 40x, batch >50 slides, each

$ 13.25

07/01/2025

Digital slide scan, 40x, batch 20-50 slides, each

$ 15.70

07/01/2025

Digital slide scan, 40x, <20 slides, each

$ 18.10

07/01/2025

ULAM Pathology Core – Pathologist Rates

DESCRIPTION

RATE

EFFECTIVE

ULAM Pathology Core Pathologist Analysis Service

$ 313.50

07/01/2025

*Rates subject to change.

ULAM Pathology Core Authorship/Acknowledgment Policies