Custom Tissue Microarray Construction
Tissue Microarray (TMA) is an innovative tool that allows the simultaneous staining and visualization of multiple samples on the same slide. abm offers custom construction of Tissue Microarrays with a variety of core sizes, and assists with the cutting and staining of Tissue Microarray slides.
We offer the following core sizes with our Tissue Microarray Construction Service:
| Core Size | Number of Rows | Number of Columns | Total Number of Cores |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mm | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| 2.0 mm | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| 1.5 mm | 8 | 13 | 104 |
| 1.0 mm | 8 | 15 | 120 |
Service Details
| Service Name | Description | Cat. No. | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Tissue Microarray Construction - Basic Service | Construction of Tissue Microarray block from single tissue blocks provided by the customer. Customer to provide:
Deliverables: Tissue Microarray Block and report with position information listed for each core. Lead Time: Project dependent. Please refer to our Add-On Services below for subsequent services such as: Cutting and Staining. |
HC020 | Starting at $250 |
Additional Info
Sample Submission Guidelines and Shipping Instructions
To initiate an inquiry, please contact us directly at technical@abmgood.com. Before shipping, please fill out our Custom Tissue Microarray Services Sample Submission Form with your order number and follow the shipping instructions for your samples.
| Specimen type | Shipping instructions |
|---|---|
| Unstained slides | Place slides in microscope slide boxes. Make sure to seal and wrap the box well. |
| Formalin-Fixed wet tissues | Transfer formalin-fixed sample to 70% alcohol. Seal and wrap the container well to prevent leaks. |
| Fixed cell pellet | Transfer the samples to 70% alcohol. Seal and wrap the container well to prevent leaks. |
| FFPE tissue blocks | Ship tissue blocks in a cassette case or bag. During the month of May to August, ship blocks with gel ice pack to prevent the block from melting due to higher temperatures. |
Customer Review:
"We are happy about the CD4 and CD8 IHC staining your lab did. The quality of the IHC staining is very good."
Fugang Zhu, Idera Pharnacueticals Inc