The Manhattan-based Immunohistochemistry Core (IHC) provides extensive options requiring special histochemical and immunohistochemical staining of both human and animal model tissue sections as its main focus. A state-of-the-art computer-controlled immunohistochemical system with an extensive menu of working protocols for antigen retrieval and immunostaining using a large number of antibodies is part of the IHC.

The Immunohistochemistry Core is located in Room 4W35 of the New Bellevue Hospital within the NYU Department of Pathology clinical space. With a dedicated core space that includes a 200sq ft laboratory. Also available are a fume hood, tissue processors and a paraffin embedder in adjacent Department of Pathology laboratories. Dr. Herman Yee’s clinical space and office are located in the same hallway as the core lab, facilitating accessibility for clinical and technical consultations.

Location: New Bellevue Hospital, 4W35. Hours of operation: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Core Lab services:

Histopathologic Services
Basic histopathologic services for human specimens as well as extensive immunohistochemical services for both human and animal studies are available.

Processing Services
Initial processing steps (grossing, tissue preparation, processing/dehydration and embedding) for all human specimens destined for standard paraffin embedding microtomy of paraffin embedded samples are available.

OCT embedding and Cryosectioning Services
OCT embedding and cryosectioning of frozen human samples are available.

Available Equipment: Available equipment includes three Ventana Medical Systems NexES models (Automated Multimodule Immunohistochemical Station); Ventana Discovery model capable of both IHC and RNA in situs; and Spot Digital Camera and Olympus microscope with dedicated computer.

Custom Services: New services can be provided and existing services varied according to the needs of the research community.