Histology Laboratory

Histotech cutting embedded sampleComprehensive Histology Services

The UTPath Histology Laboratory offers expert histology services to support healthcare providers across Texas. We handle all aspects of specimen processing, including grossing, paraffin embedding, microtomy, and staining for routine biopsies and surgical resections.

Services Offered:

  • Routine Histology: We specialize in processing routine biopsies and surgical resections, offering comprehensive services that include:
    • Grossing
    • Processing
    • Paraffin Embedding
    • Microtomy
    • Histologic Staining
  • Immunohistochemical Staining: We provide a broad array of immunohistochemical (IHC) staining services, including uncommon markers.
  • Special Stains: We offer a variety of special stains to meet the specific needs of each case.
  • Specialized Tissue Processing: For kidney, heart, nerve, and muscle biopsies, visit our Special Tissues Laboratory.Person embedding tissue in paraffin.
At UTPath, we are committed to providing healthcare providers with dependable histology services to ensure the best patient care. We strive to meet your needs with precision and efficiency. Trust us to support your diagnostic efforts every step of the way.

Contact us:

  • For supplies or processing information: 713-500-5255 or [email protected]
  • For questions regarding Billing for Technical or Professional Component Only: 713-500-5401.

Laboratory Manager: Melissa Stephens, MS HTL(ASCP)

Requisition Form

Currently available IHC StainsSortSort
ACTHActin (MSA/Muscle Specific Actin)Adenovirus
Adhalin AE1/AE3 (CK AE1/AE3, Pankeratin) ALK-1 Protein (CD246)
ALK-1 D5F3Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)Alpha-1-Antitrypsin
Alpha-SynucleinAmyloid AAndrogen Receptor
Arginase-1ATRXB72.3 (TAG-72)
BAXBeta AmyloidBeta Catenin
Beta DystroglycanBCL-2BCL-6
BCL-10BerEP4Brachyury
BRAF (V600E)BRG (SMARCA4)C3d
C4dC5b9CA-125 (MUC 16)
CalcitoninCalretininCarbonic Anhydrase (CAIX)
CAM 5.2 (CK8)Caveolin-1Caveolin-3
CD1aCD2CD3
CD4CD5CD7
CD8CD10CD15 (Leu-M1)
CD20CD21CD23 (FC Epsilon RII)
CD30CD31CD34
CD38CD43 (Leukosialin/Ly48)CD44
CD45 (LCA)CD56 (NCAM)CD57 (Leu7)
CD61 (Platelet Glycoprotein IIIa)CD68CD79a (MB-1)
CD99 (MIC2/Ewing’s Sarcoma)CD117 (c-kit)CD138 (Syndecan-1/SDC1)
CDX-2CEA (mono)CEA (poly)
Chromogranin ACK Pan (Pan-cytokeratin)CKHMW (34BE12)
CK5/6CK7 (K7/SCL)CK14
CK19 (K19)CK20Claudin 4
Claudin 18Collagen III Collagen IV
Collagen VICOVID19 (Research Only)COX-2
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)C-termCyclin D1 (Bcl-1)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)D2-40Desmin
DOG-1DysferlinDystrophin (N-terminus)
E-CadherinEGFREmerin
Epithelial Membrane Antigen (EMA)Epstein Barr Virus (EBV-LMP)ERG
Estrogen Receptor AlphaEstrogen Receptor EP1 (88360)FABP
Factor 8 Related AntigenFactor 13aFast Myosin
FSHGamma SarcoglycanGastrin
GATA 3GCDFP (BRST-2)GH
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein (GFAP)GlucagonGLUT-1
Glutamine SynthetaseGlypican 3 (GPC3)H3K27M
Helicobacter pyloriHBME-1HCG
HepPar1 (Hepatocyte Specific Antigen)Hepatitis B Core AntigenHepatitis B Surface Antigen
Herpes Simplex Virus I&II (HSV)HHV-8HSP70
Human Melanoma (HMB45)Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)IDH1 p.R132H
IgGIgG4IMP3
InhibinINI1 (BAF47)Insulin
INSM1KappaKi67
Ki67 (88360)LambdaLH
Mart-1 (Melan A)MaspinMast Cell Tryptase
MerosinMHC-Type1Mid-Rod Dystrophin
MITFMOC31MSI Panel (MLH1/MSH2/ MSH6/PMS2)
MUC1MUC2MUC4
MUC5ACMUC6MUM-1 (IRF4)
Myeloperoxidase (MPO)MyogeninMyoglobin
Myosin Heavy Chain (SMMS-1)Napsin ANestin
Neu-NNeurofilament (NF)NKX3.1
NSEN-CadherinNUT (C52B1)
OCT 3/4p16p27 (kip-1)
p40p53 BP-53-12-1 (BioGenix)p53 DO7
p63p504s (Racemase/AMARC)Pan Trk
ParvovirusPAX-5 (BSAP)PAX-8
PHH3PIN Cocktail (p63 & p504s double stain)PgR/Progesterone Receptor
PgR 1294 (88360)Placental Alkaline Phosphatase (PLAP)Prolactin
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP)PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)ROS1S100 Protein
S100P (S100 calcium-binding Protein P)SALL4SDHB
SF-1SMA Alpha (Smooth Muscle Actin)Sox10
SpectrinSpirochete (T. pallidum)STAT6
SV-40 T AntigenSynaptophysinTau
Tdt (DNTT)ThyroglobulinThymidylate Synthase (TS)
Topoisomerase II alpha (Topo IIa)ToxoplasmaTSH
TTF-1UbiquitinVaricella
VEGFVillinVimentin
Wilms Tumor (WT1)YAP1
Currently available Special StainsSortSort
Acid Fast Bacteria (AFB)AFB, Fite Alcian Blue pH 2.5
Congo Red (Amyloid) Copper Diff-Quik
Elastic GMS Fungus GMS-Diastase
Gram Stain Hall’s Bilirubin (Bile) Iron
Iron, Colloidal Luxol Fast Blue Mucicarmine
PAS PAS-Diastase Reticulin
Trichrome Von Kossa (Calcium) Warthin-Starry
Jones SilverOil Red ONADH
Trichrome GomoriMyophosphorylaseCytochrome C
NSEATPase 4.3ATPase 4.6
ATPase 9.4Acid PhosphataseSDH

PharmDx Kits (FDA Approved):

    • Hercept Test (HER2 IHC)
    • PD-L1 22C3
    • Her-2-neu (FISH)

Chromogenic In-Situ Hybridization:

    • EVER-1 (Epstein Barr Virus/EBV)
    • HPV ISH (HR Cocktail+HPV16/18)
    • Kappa ISH
    • Lambda ISH

Specimen Submission Requirements:

    • Following collection, specimens should be immediately placed in 10% neutral buffered formalin in an appropriately sized container with a formalin to specimen ratio of 10:1.
    • Each separately identified specimen should be given its own container and labeled with patient identifiers, along with date, time, and site of collection.
    • Only one requisition is necessary per patient, but should list each individual specimen collected and the collection site. This information should match what is recorded on each specimen container.