Mass Histology Service
A Complete Histopathology Laboratory

RECENT NEWS:

CEM and EIA CERTIFICATION:  November 10, 2007.  After nearly a week of intense training in Ames, Iowa, Jim Staruk received his federal USDA certification to sign-out CEM and EIA test results to all of our equine veterinarians.  There's only a hand-full of certified people across the country who can do this!  Congratulations Jim!

TOXICOLOGICAL VETERINARY PATHOLOGIST:  November 1, 2007.  To keep up with our growing demand in research pathology, another experienced, board certified and licensed veterinary pathologist whose specialty is toxicological pathology has been added to our list of pathologists.  Give us a call to speak directly to him about your future experimental investigations.

ANOTHER EXPANSION!:  September 1, 2007.  To keep up with your demand for quick and reliable service, we recently doubled the size of our lab and added additional staff to serve our ever-growing client list.  We'll add photos of our new lab as soon as possible.  Please stay tuned.  It'll be worth the wait.  It's beautiful!

TOLL-FREE FAX:  November 22, 2006.  We hate to see our customers spend money.  To save us from this anguish, we've added a toll-free FAX line.  Our new FAX number is (866) 421-5298.

HUMAN PATHOLOGIST ADDED TO STAFF:  August 19, 2006.  The family at Mass Histology Service just keeps on growing!  You asked for him and we delivered.  For those in need of slide review of human tissue, we have added another pathologist.  This one is board certified in human pathology.  So send those research tissues in.  He's eager, anxious and very good at what he does.

PLASTIC SECTIONING:  April 1, 2006.  Mass Histology Service is proud to announce its new plastic sectioning department.  Clients requested this and we responded.  MHS now has the proper equipment to process, section and stain GMA as well as MMA plastic sections.  This will enable us to produce beautiful sections of metal stents as well as ultra-thin tissue sections.  Please call or e-mail us for specifics.

ON-LINE REPORTING / STORAGE:  January 1, 2006.  All of our customers can now retrieve their pathology reports via our secure homepage, protected by their own unique password.  No matter if the reports are daily surgical specimens or large toxicological studies, the complete results are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, no matter where they dial in from.  Please ask one of our sales representatives to explain this newest service which, by the way, is free to all of our customers.

INTRODUCING OUR REVOLUTIONARY TIER PRICING SYSTEM:  August 8, 2005.  Now, for the first time ever and exclusively offered only by MHS, you name your price for histology service.  We now have three types of services to fit just about everyone's histology budget.  Learn about the following choices on our PRICING page:

          - "First come, first served"
          - "Cutsies"
          - "I need it yesterday"

NEW LAB!  October 1, 2004.  Mass Histology Service moved into a brand new, state of the art histopathology facility in Worcester, Massachusetts (hence the name "Mass" Histology).  The laboratory features the latest in equipment and a custom HVAC air circulating and ventilating system specially designed to keep our employees happy and healthy.  It is 100% handicapped assessable and OSHA compliant.  If you're ever in town, please feel free to stop in to say hello.  We usually have a hot pot of coffee brewing and we use real milk here!  Click HERE to view some photos of the new facilities.

PASSED!  September 22, 23 and 24, 2004.  Mass Histology Service had the honor and privilege of being audited by an investigator from the Federal Drug Administration.  Although I won't use her name, I want to say that she was one of the nicest people I've ever met.  Being very thorough (although fair) while she evaluated a recent GLP project we are working on.  In the end, we were cited for only a few very minor deficiencies that were rectified even before she left the premise.  Although we can't say we are "FDA Certified" (because there is no such thing), we can say were were audited by the FDA and passed the test with no major citations!

OVERVIEW OF MHS:  Mass Histology Service is a full-service histopathology laboratory serving the veterinary and research population nation wide.  We offer hundreds of testing procedures in histology, cytology, necropsy, immunology and general anatomical pathology.  Our group of veterinary pathologists offer a diverse range of specialties, including diagnostic, research and toxicological pathology.  Free consultation from our group of specialists is available on any specimen sent to us for analysis.  Since our motto has always been “up close and personal”, call us with any questions you have.  We love putting together custom testing to fit individual needs.

History and Background:

      - Since 1985, MHS has been offering a comprehensive range of histological techniques to fit all individual needs.  Whether it's an occasional H&E stained slide or multiple daily specimens, no request is ever considered too small or too large.
     - All histologists at MHS are certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and offer decades of combined experience in all phases of histopathological theory, practice and technique.
     - Many of the slides produced at MHS have been reproduced in numerous publications and texts seen throughout the world.
     - MHS follows all GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) guidelines as outlined by the FDA.

Some Examples Of Our Work:

ARDS Memorial Program:

In memory of Harry J. Staruk, Sr. (1925-2000), MHS offers the ARDS Memorial Program to researchers in the battle against this dreaded disease.  Drastically reduced fees are available to those in need of our service.  Please contact us for further details.