Different Types of Histology Laboratory Equipment

Histology lab equipment is used to study plant and animal cells and tissues. They are used to perform various research procedures such as in situ hybridization, processing for paraffin, cryosections and vibratome, microscopic anatomy, autoradiography, specific immunohistochemical and histopathological stains, staining of multiple slides, routine stains for light and fluorescence microscopy and more. In a clinical lab, histology equipment help diagnose several chronic and infectious diseases such as cervical disease, cancer, hepatitis, inflammatory disease and more. Here, we take a look at some different types and models of histology lab devices available in the market.

• Hema Tek 1000 - Manufactured by Miles Laboratories Inc, (now a subsidiary of Bayer), this is an automated histology slide stainer ideal for staining multiple hematologic slides in laboratory settings. The device starts in 12 minutes and processes up to 60 slides per hour. It uses disposable, prepackaged stain, buffer, and rinse solutions.
• Round Tissue Bath, 230V - This device from Boekel Scientific eliminates wrinkles and distortion during the preparation of paraffin embedded tissue sections. It comes with a wide, flat edge that acts as a convenient drying surface for processed slides. The device comes with a pilot light, dust cover, thermometer holder and non-skid rubber feet.
• Illuminated Tissue Bath w/ Dryer & Orienter Block, 115V - Manufactured by Boekel Scientific, this device eliminate wrinkles and distortion during the preparation of paraffin embedded tissue sections. Built with an illuminated background, this piece of histology equipment features a built-in slide dryer/warmer, digital LCD readout, over temperature safety thermostat and built-in specimen orienter block. It has a stainless steel construction with epoxy coating for stain & corrosion resistance.
• SHUR/Cut 3500, Semi-Automatic Retracting Microtome - This is a heavy duty, retracting, biological or industrial microtome from Triangle Biomedical Sciences, Inc. It features a user-friendly hand-pad that allows the operator to store separate trimming and sectioning thicknesses. A 2-speed motorized specimen arm forward and reverse feed functions rapidly advance a tissue block for cutting or returning to the rear for inserting a new block.
• InSlide Out, Microarray Slide Hybridization Incubator, 115V - This lab equipment from Boekel Scientific is mainly used for in situ -hybridization. It has a capacity to handle 30 standard microscope slides and the slides are easy to handle. It comes with PID temperature controller for easy temperature selection. A tempered glass lid seals with integral gasket on heating base.
• Hema Tek 2000 - This laboratory instrument from Miles Laboratories Inc, (now a subsidiary of Bayer), features a capability to process 60 slides per hour. This slide stainer works as a continuous feed loading platform, which helps to lower the wasted time often associated with batch staining procedures. The device is simple and easy to maintain and delivers precise volumes of fresh stain for every slide. It provides uniform staining from field to field and slide-to-slide and offers superior control of stain and buffer mix.

It is important to purchase histology lab equipment from an established dealer. This will ensure competitive pricing as well as superior post-purchase support for installation and repairs and maintenance.

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