The Division of Immunology Histology Core Facility, located at Groote Schuur Hospital (Room J50), specializes in the processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of formalin-fixed or frozen tissue for research purposes. The facility supports a variety of samples, including mouse, human, rat, pig, duck, and primate tissues.
Researchers have access to 10+ routine histochemical staining procedures, with additional staining methods available upon request. The facility also offers Immunohistochemistry (Brightfield/DAB) and Immunofluorescence staining. Beyond sample processing, training is provided for researchers to independently learn tissue processing, sectioning, and staining techniques
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Equipment
- Leica TP 1020 Processor
- Leica SM2000R
- Leica RM2125RT Microtomes
- Leica EG1140H Wax embedding machine
- Leica CM1860 cryostat for cutting frozen tissues
Services
- trimming of tissue
- processing
- wax embedding
- cutting
- staining of formalin fixed tissue
- cutting and staining of cryosections