Conventional histological sample processing is based on the chemical fixation of tissue to preserve its microscopic structure and to support the sample through paraffin embedding for microtome-based sectioning. 5 to 10 µm thick slides can be obtained and specific structures can be highlighted using different staining techniques.

Laboratory equipment:

• LEICA TP 1020 Semi-enclosed Benchtop Tissue Processor with 100 samples capacity
• LEICA EG1150C Cold plate EG1150C
• INDELAB Wax oven
• HM 360 THERMO SCIENTIFIC Motorized rotary microtome designed for all applications of paraffin, semi-thin and hard specimens in clinical, research, and industrial labs
• Histotherm flotation bath
• Slidewarmer

The unit offers:

• Fixation, processing and embedding of samples.
• Microtome sectioning.
• Mounting of tissue sections on microscope slides.
• Histological staining.
  • Hematoxylin-eosin.
  • Goldner trichromic.
  • Toluidine blue.