Histology Instruments

Equipment Available For Use: (TRAINING REQUIRED)

Please contact Joani Zary to schedule a training session.

Other Specialty Equipment Used by Core Staff:

Sakura Tissue-Tek VIP Paraffin Tissue Processor

Automatic, self-contained tissue processor for paraffin embedding
Holds up to 150 regular cassettes or 75 mega cassettes
Programmable for up to twenty different programs for a variety of tissue specimens
Programs are run overnight and can be run over the weekend

Sakura Tissue-Tek TEC Tissue Embedding Console

Used to embed processed tissue in paraffin forming paraffin blocks ready for sectioning
Large, insulated workspace
Temperature control in five areas – Hot plate, paraffin chamber, left & right chambers and Cryo Module
Heated forceps holders
Large cold spot area to orient tissue
Cryo Module cool blocks quickly

Microm HM 340E Microm Microtomes (2)

Multi-purpose microtome for paraffin sectioning routine and research applications
Motorized coarse feed and retraction
Automatic specimen retraction on return stroke
Automatic universal micro-macro specimen feed system – 0.5 to 500 microns
Pre-selectable fine/trim feed can be changed with one touch
Quick release cassette holder
Disposable blade holder for low profile blades

Thermo Scientific CryoStar NX 50 Cryostat

Precision-engineered, high-performance cryostat for the sectioning of frozen samples
Adjustable specimen cooling -45°C to +10°C
Active knife cooling -20°C to -25°C
Touchscreen user interface
18 cryobar storage positions including 4 quick freeze locations
Integrated peltier fast freezing device rapidly cools to -57°C±3°C
Section thickness from 0.5μm to 500μm
Automatic specimen retraction on return stroke
Cold D function consisting of an internal fumigation unit that applies Sanosil (disinfection medium) into the user-accessible, operating areas of the cryo chamber

Epredia HM 525 NX Cryostat

High performance routine cryostat with intuitive software and touchscreen for simple, efficient sectioning of frozen samples
Motorized coarse feed and retraction
Automatic specimen retraction on return stroke
Chamber cooling to -35°C
27 cryobar storage positions including 4 quick freeze locations
Integrated peltier fast freezing device rapidly cools to -57°C±3°C
Section thickness from 1μm to 500μm
UV function for disinfection to allow for sectioning human tissue or infected tissue

Leica Autostainer XL

Automatic staining of histological slides
High throughput by means of an innovative slide rack transfer mechanism which allows continuous loading of up to 4 slide racks of 30 slides each
Programed for paraffin or frozen hematoxylin and eosin staining and hematoxylin counterstain

Leica Robotic Coverslipper CV5030

Motic EasyScan Pro Digital Slide Scanning System

High-precision motion control system
High-resolution digital imaging system
Can scan up to 6 microscope slides at a time rapidly
Easyscanner software is applicable for scanning, digital storage, transferring and browsing of microscope slides
20X and 40X magnification with zoom feature on digital images
Select from standard, high precision, EDF extension and Z-stacking modes
Scanning area and be manually set to individual sections

Primera Signature Slide Printer

Primera Signature Cassette Printer