Our Laboratories

AMP Core Labs is a CAP/CLIA laboratory that delivers cutting-edge histopathology and immunohistochemistry services, combining advanced technology with scientific precision. Our lab supports a broad spectrum of diagnostic and research needs—from routine tissue staining to specialized processing for next-generation sequencing and FISH analysis.

We utilize high-throughput automation and state-of-the-art platforms, including the Ventana Benchmark ULTRA and Discovery systems, to ensure consistency, speed, and superior quality. Our expansive library of clinically validated, standard-of-care antibodies is rigorously tested using in-house designed tissue microarrays, ensuring reliability and reproducibility across applications.

Whether you’re conducting clinical research or diagnostic testing, AMP Core Labs offers modern, scalable solutions tailored to support your innovation.

At the forefront of precision medicine, the CAP/CLIA Clinical Genomics Laboratory brings together decades of expertise through the integration of the Cytogenetics & Molecular Pathology Laboratory and Genomics and Pathology Services (GPS). Since its founding in 2017, the lab has evolved into a cutting-edge center for comprehensive genetic testing—offering everything from classic cytogenetics to advanced next-generation sequencing (NGS).

More than a diagnostic lab, the Clinical Genomics Laboratory is a hub for translational research and innovation. We collaborate closely with leading experts in human genomics, informatics, genetics, and functional genomics across the institution to drive discovery and accelerate the clinical application of genomic science.

Our mission is to power data-driven, patient-centered care—partnering with institutional initiatives to develop curated genomic knowledge bases and clinical decision support tools. By turning complex data into actionable insight, we help clinicians tailor treatments to the genetic blueprint of each individual patient.

Accredited by CAP/CLIA, our state-of-the-art Electron Microscopy Facility offers high-resolution ultrastructural imaging for both clinical diagnostics and research discovery. We specialize in comprehensive sample preparation services—including tissue processing, embedding, and the creation of toluidine blue-stained sections—alongside routine transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for tissue and cell culture specimens.

Our facility is equipped with JEOL 1200EX and JEOL JEM-1400 electron microscopes, both integrated with high-resolution CCD cameras to produce exceptional digital images. Expert interpretation is provided by board-certified specialists from the Divisions of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology and Neuropathology, ensuring diagnostic accuracy and scientific value.

Secure, password-protected portals allow clinicians and investigators to access digital images—renal biopsy images are seamlessly uploaded to online clinical reports, while research users can download their data with ease.

Whether you’re pursuing diagnostic clarity or pushing the frontiers of biomedical research, our EM Facility delivers precision, accessibility, and expert insight at every stage.

The WashU Medicine Dermatopathology Center delivers expert interpretation of both routine and complex skin, hair, and nail biopsies. Our team includes nationally recognized physicians with dual expertise in clinical dermatology and pathology, ensuring every diagnosis is grounded in deep, multidisciplinary knowledge.

Inside our state-of-the-art facility, we integrate a comprehensive suite of diagnostic tools to provide precise, timely results. As part of the WashU Medicine Physicians network, we connect patients and providers to an unparalleled resource of subspecialty expertise across all areas of medicine.

Whether it’s a straightforward lesion or a diagnostically challenging case, we bring academic rigor, collaborative care, and cutting-edge technology to every specimen we examine.