Letters of Recommendation

November 7, 2001

To Whom It May Concern:

In the past year we have used the histological services of Colorado Histo-Prep, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, to conduct the complete the processing of several large and difficult batches of trout skeletal tissues. This work included trimming; decalcification, embedding, microtoming and staining with H&E. In addition the company also performed special stains such as Giemsa for a number of these studies.

We found the services of Colorado Histo-Prep to be of excellent quality as well as very timely. The staff at CHP is very receptive, accommodating and adaptable to our special requests. Moreover, they have been proactive in identifying areas for improvement both in their own processing and in the field collection and treatment of samples. This has enhanced our program by enabling better preparation of field samples and greatly improved end products.

Colorado Histo-Prep has lived up to its motto of "100% Satisfaction." I look forward to our business relationship and certainly recommend the company to anyone that may have need of histology services.

Sincerely,

Peter G. Walker
Senior Fish Pathologist
Colorado Division of Wildlife

January 31, 2002

To Whom It May Concern:

For the past 6 years I have used the histological services of Colorado Histo-Prep, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, to conduct the processing of mice lung tissue infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. avium bacteria. The work has included trimming, embedding, microtoming and staining with H&E. In addition the company also performed special stains such as Acid Fast for most of these studies.

Although I have had other resources available for processing formalin fixed tissue, I have chosen to use the services of Colorado Histo-Prep because of rapid turn around time, reproducible results and attention to detail by the staff.

I found the services of Colorado Histo-Prep to be of excellent quality as well as very timely. The staff are very receptive, accommodating and adaptable to our special requests. These qualities have expedited our studies and publications.

Faithfully,

Andrea Cooper, Ph.D
Associate Member
Trudeau Institute, Inc.
I00 Algonquin Ave.
Saranac Lake, NY 12983