Outsourced Histology Services

Asheville Pathology Partners provides outsourced histology services for pathology practices, hospitals, laboratories, and autopsy services. We support both routine and specialized workflows with reliable turnaround times and consistent technical quality.

Nationwide Histology Support

We accept tissue blocks and specimens shipped from clients across the United States.

Our laboratory is equipped to handle both individual cases and ongoing outsourced workflows, providing flexible support for practices and institutions seeking dependable technical services.

Core Histology Services

• Tissue processing (standard and rapid protocols)

• Embedding

• Microtomy (recuts, deeper levels, serial sections)

• H&E staining

• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

• Special stains

Tissue Block & Specimen Submission

We accept:

• Paraffin tissue blocks for slide preparation

• Formalin-fixed tissue specimens for processing

• Cases requiring recuts, deeper levels, or additional sections

All specimens are handled in accordance with established laboratory protocols to ensure consistency and quality.

Autopsy & Forensic Histology Services

We provide technical histology support for autopsy and forensic cases, including:

• Processing of unprocessed tissue specimens

• Microtomy and slide preparation

• H&E staining

• Special stains commonly used in autopsy pathology.

We support both individual cases and ongoing workflows for autopsy services and forensic groups.