Histology Core
The Histology Core Laboratory is a full service lab in the area of histological studies. We are here to assist you with all your histological needs. If you have questions about a project, a staining method, or proper techniques, we can answer all those questions. Before starting a project, please contact us so that we can make your life easier and help you plan a course of action. Drop into the lab, call, or email for more information.
- Thermo Excelsior ES tissue processor
- Leica EG1160 Embedding Center
- Leica AT2 slide scanner
- Leica RM2235 Rotary Microtome
- Jung Biocut Rotary Microtome
- Leica CM 1850 Cryostat
- Shandon Autosharp 5 knife sharpener
- Fixation techniques including a supply of fixatives for use
- Processing of tissue specimen
- Paraffin embedding of specimen with attention to correct orientation
- Cutting of paraffin blocks including specific site locations
- Routine histology stains, advanced staining methods, Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Cryostat sectioning and staining
- Decalcification of bone specimens
- Knife sharpening
- Digital whole slide scanning