NAME Histology Platform

DESCRIPTION

The platform aims to provide technical and scientific support to Institute researchers, associated companies and external companies in projects involving histological tissue processing. The platform manages its processes according to the guidelines of Standard UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015, while its Quality Management System is certified by AENOR.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

In-Vitro diagnostics

Laboratory equipment

MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

  • LEICA CM1950 Cryostat

    LEICA CM1950 Cryostat

  • Nikon 80i microscope to obtain clear and fluorescence field photos

    Filters for green, blue, red, plus camera to take pictures.

  • SLEE MAINZ MTM Tissue processor.

    SLEE MAINZ MTM Tissue processor.

  • THERMO-SCIENTIFIC HISTOSTAR Paraffin dispenser

    THERMO-SCIENTIFIC HISTOSTAR Paraffin dispenser

  • THERMO-SCIENTIFIC VARISTAIN GEMINI automated stainer

    THERMO-SCIENTIFIC VARISTAIN GEMINI automated stainer

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET

Fixation and decalcification

Fixation and decalcification

Immunofluorescence

Immunofluorescence with antibody tuning

Immunohistochemistry

Immunohistochemistry with antibody tuning

OCT blocks cutting

OCT blocks cutting

Paraffin and OCT tissue embedding

Paraffin and OCT tissue embedding

Paraffin blocks cutting

Paraffin blocks cutting

Routinely and special staining

Routinely and special staining

Technical advice

Advice on procedures and processes

Tissue processing

Tissue processing

ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET

ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Biodonostia Health Research Institute
Contact person:
IIS Biodonostia
amaia.delvillar@biodonostia.org