Overview
AMP CORE LABS is a full-service, CAP-certified/CLIA-licensed, pathology laboratory that supports testing for the Department’s clinical consult service and a variety of clinical outreach activities. It also provides laboratory support for selected clinical trials and translational research projects.
Phone: 314-747-2086 | Fax: 314-747-5642
Email: ampcorelab@path.wustl.edu
Location & Hours: Lab is located at the South Medical Campus on the 4th floor of the West Building (Suite 4718-4721). Lab services in support of research activities are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Additional Contacts
Laboratory Director:
Director of Clinical Operations:
Clinical Laboratory Manager:
Equipment
- Automated rapid and standard tissue processors
- Leica embedding stations
- Vantage-driven cassette and slide labeling
- Microtomy Stations
- Leica Autostainers
- Leica and Microm cryostats
- Ventana Benchmark Ultra autostainers
Research Services
Testing is supported by WashU Medicine anatomic pathologists, technicians, and administrative staff.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC, immunoperoxidase) on formalin fixed and paraffin embedded human tissues
- Tissue processing and paraffin embedding
- Microtomy to generate tissue sections
- H & E and special histochemical stains
Anatomic and Molecular Pathology (AMP)
The Division of Anatomic & Molecular Pathology integrates traditional light microscopy with advanced techniques such as immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and flow cytometry to accurately diagnose benign and malignant diseases. Supported by the exceptional research environment at WashU Medicine, the division plays a leading role in applied and basic science research.