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Histology Cryostat

The Histology Core Unit provides technical support to research investigators for histological preparations for microscopy, including fixation, embedding, and sectioning using wax blocks or frozen samples.

Equipment:

  • Leica, HistoCore AUTOCUT, automated rotary microtome. Section thickness: 0.5-100 µm, trimming section thickness: 1-600 µm (Manufacturer Reference)
  • Epredia, Cryostat, HM 525NX, cryogenic tissue slicer. Section thickness: 1-100 µm, trimming section thickness: 5-500 µm, chamber temperature: -35 ± 3 °C, cryobar cooling: -55 ± 3 °C (Manufacturer Reference 1, Reference 2)
  • Leica, automatic benchtop tissue processor, Model TP1020. Wax baths: 2, capacity: 1.8 liters, temperature range: 45-65 °C, 100 cassettes max per basket, 10 containers, 9 programs (99h 59 min each max), 60 s drain time (Manufacturer Reference)

Leica Microtome

Histology Microtome