Necropsy Support

Necropsy Support is a fully equipped necropsy facility maintained as an adjunct to Histology for use by Institute staff and investigators. The necropsy suite consists of four necropsy work stations and is suited for necropsies of a small number of animals. Investigators are able to perform necropsies themselves or may request any level of support from the Histology staff who are cross-trained in necropsy procedures including tissue collection and fixation. All instruments, solutions and supplies needed to perform necropsies are provided.

Sampling, Trimming and Embedding Guides

Natasha P. Clayton
Biologist – Supervisor

Tel (919) 541-7843
Fax (919) 541-7666
clayton2@niehs.nih.gov

Pamela E. Ovwigho
Lead Biologist

Tel (919) 541-3278
pamela.ovwigho@nih.gov

Faye B. Bright
Contractor – Histotechnologist

Tel (919) 541-4613
faye.bright@nih.gov

Quashana D. Brown
Program Support Assistant

Tel (919) 541-4069
brownqd@niehs.nih.gov

Glenda M. Corniffe
Biologist

Tel (919) 541-4388
Fax (919) 316-4626
corniffe@niehs.nih.gov

Willie Cunningham
Biologist

cunningham@niehs.nih.gov

Otis Lyght
Contractor

Tel (919) 281-1110
otis.lyght@nih.gov

Ashley R. Paragone
Biologist

Tel (919) 541-3278
ashley.paragone@nih.gov

Sampling, Trimming and Embedding Guides

The interactive guides and images were created by David Savio and Beth Mahler. Three guides from RITA and NACAD are for organ sampling and trimming in rats and mice. These guides were originally published in Experimental Toxic Pathology, in 2003, Vol. 55, publisher: URBAN & FISCHER

• Ruehl-Fehlert C, Kittel B, Morawietz G, Deslex P, Keenan C, Mahrt CR, Nolte T, Robinson M, Stuart BP, Deschl U; RITA Group; NACAD Group. 2003. Revised guides for organ sampling and trimming in rats and mice – Part 1. Exp Toxicol Pathol 55:91-106. [ Abstract ]
• Kittel B, Ruehl-Fehlert C, Morawietz G, Klapwijk J, Elwell MR, Lenz B, O’Sullivan MG, Roth DR, Wadsworth PF; RITA Group; NACAD Group. 2004. Revised guides for organ sampling and trimming in rats and mice – Part 2. Exp Toxicol Pathol 55:413-431. [ Abstract ]
• Morawietz G, Ruehl-Fehlert C, Kittel B, Bube A, Keane K, Halm S, Heuser A, Hellmann J; RITA Group; NACAD Group. 2004. Revised guides for organ sampling and trimming in rats and mice – Part 3. Exp Toxicol Pathol 55:433-449. [ Abstract ]  
• CMPB/NTP Mouse Embedding Suggestions
  • Liver, Gallbladder, Lung, Prostrate, Mesenteric Lymph Nodes, Seminal Vesicle, Urinary Bladder, Testis and Epididymis, Thryoid, Trachea, Esophagus, Parathroid, Kidneys, Adrenals (intact) & Pituitary, Salivary Gland, Heart, Spleen, Aorta, Thymus, & Tounge, Muscle & Sciatic nerve, Skin with Mammary Gland, Intestines & Pancreas, Stomach, Brain & Spinal Cord
• CMPB/NTP Rat Embedding Suggestions
  • Liver, Lung, Prostrate, Mesenteric Lymph Nodes, Seminal Vesicle, Urinary Bladder, Testis and Epididymis, Thryoid, Trachea, Esophagus, Parathroid, Kidneys, Adrenals & Pituitary, Salivary Gland, Heart, Spleen, Aorta, Thymus, & Tounge, Muscle & Sciatic nerve, Skin with Mammary Gland, Intestines & Pancreas, Stomach, Brain & Spinal Cord
  • Spinal Cord, Nasal Turbinates, Eyes, Harderian glands, Zymbals Gland, Lacrimal Gland, Sternum, Uterine Horns, Mesenteric Lymph Node, Urinary Bladder, Cervix & Vagina, Ovaries with Oviducts, Femur, Clitoral Glands Preputial Glands

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