The Pathology Integrative Resource Core (PIRC) provides an array of pathology-related services to support basic, clinical and translational research at Seattle Children’s. To best serve the needs of investigators and staff, the PIRC will merge efforts with the Cancer Biorepository at the hospital, the Pediatric Clinical Research Center (PCRC) and the PCRC lab.
Services
Our team of research coordinators and technicians provide a broad range of expertise of clinical research and pathology-related services. This includes:
- Histology services
- Tissue microarrays
- Electron microscopy
- Special staining
- Molecular studies
- Specimen shipping
- Specimen storage
- Protocol development and collaboration
See PIRC Services and Fees for a detailed list of all PIRC services.
Location and Hours of Operation
PIRC is located on 8th floor of the Ocean zone at Seattle Children’s main campus. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To request PIRC services, please visit Request PIRC Services. For other inquires, core personnel can be reached at 206-987-2792 or by email.