Electron Microscopy Service
The UIDL Diagnostic Electron Microscopy Laboratory is a nationwide service which provides technical-only Electron Microscopy services. The current emphasis is on ultrastructural studies of renal and neuromuscular specimens. The pathologists and laboratory scientists deliver high quality imaging with rapid turnaround time surpassing industry standards. Our highly specialized instrumentation includes a JEOL JEM-1011 Transmission Electron Microscope and Leica EM UC6 ultramicrotomes. Images are digitized from the electron microscope using the Advanced Microscopy Techniques (AMT) CCD Camera system and software. |
| Turnaround Time: | Upon the receipt of the specimen, the turnaround time is typically 24 - 48 hours. |
| Digital Image Delivery: | Images are delivered via email. |
| Lab Hours: | Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. |
| Consult Services: | Renal Biopsy Consultation Neuromuscular Consultation |
| Specimen Preparation & Shipping: | The tissue specimens should be placed in 2.5% glutaraldehyde fixative solution and shipped using our prepaid FedEx First Priority Overnight airbills. |
| Shipping Address: | UI Diagnostic Laboratories 200 Hawkins Drive 5231 RCP Iowa City IA 52242 |
| Requisition Form: | Please print, fully complete, and send an EM Requisition Form with your specimens. |
More information is available by contacting:
| Electron Microscopy Lab Amy Trent, BS, MT (NCA) amy-trent@uiowa.edu 319-335-7773 |
Electron Microscopy Lab Director Marcus Nashelsky, MD marcus-nashelsky@uiowa.edu 319-353-7594 |
| UIDL Business Manager Mary Sue Otis marysue-otis@uiowa.edu 319-356-3533 |
Renal Pathology Director Ramesh Nair, MD ramesh-nair@uiowa.edu 319-356-1799 |
| UIDL Client Liaison Lisa Rathjen lisa-rathjen@uiowa.edu 319-356-3339 |
Neuropathology Steven Moore, MD, PhD steven-moore@uiowa.edu 319-384-9084 |