Resources

Services

Service TitleDescription
FFPE Processing and EmbeddingRemove water from formalin fixed tissue samples and infiltrate it with wax. Embedding formalin-fixed tissue in paraffin wax to create a block.
FFPE Cut Slides

Cutting paraffin blocks and mounting sections on a slide using a microtome. 

Options include: 

  • standard slides
  • levels >100um between sections
  • sections from different blocks mounted on one slide.
Slide StainingStaining slides. Stains available are listed in iLab and on our pricing page. If your stain is not listed, please discuss with our laboratory staff.
OCT Embedding and Slide Cutting on the CryostatEmbedding samples in OCT blocks for storage at -80°C. Cutting OCT embedded samples in the cryostat.
IHC Workup and StainingDeveloping an immunohistochemistry staining protocol for one antibody and staining slides. Customers must provide antibody. Laboratory staff can assist with recommendations and ordering antibodies.
Supa Mega SamplesLarge format samples. Supa Mega cassettes and slides fit samples that don't fit standard slides. 76mm x 52mm.
Slide Preparation for Spatial InstrumentationMounting sections in the area of interest using RNase-free techniques. Prepare slides for Xenium, Geo-Mx, Codex, etc. Includes consultation and a reference H&E slide.

Equipment

Equipment Name Description
Epredia Gemini AS Stainer High-throughput automated slide stainer with a compact dual-level design capable of running up to 12 slide racks simultaneously, featuring an intuitive touchscreen interface and intelligent look-ahead control software for optimal workflow.
Epredia HistoStar Embedding Station Paraffin tissue embedding workstation with a 5-liter paraffin capacity, cold plate area for 72 base molds, user-adjustable LED lighting, and a large touchscreen display for temperature control, designed for high-throughput embedding workflows.
Epredia HM525 Cryostat High-performance routine cryostat with chamber temperature control down to –35°C, 27 cooled specimen positions, and an integrated Peltier element cooling four fast-freeze stations to –55°C,
Thermo Scientific Microm HM 355S Microtome Motorized heavy-duty automated rotary microtome designed for all applications of paraffin, semi-thin, and hard specimens in clinical, research, and industrial labs.
Thermo Scientific Exelsior AS Processor Automated enclosed tissue processor with high cassette capacity supporting up to 300 cassettes per run, featuring automatic reagent rotation and quality monitoring, patented downdraft ventilation for operator safety, and compatibility with xylene-free protocols.