Self Service Histology
Self-service projects are those performed by users, using equipment available in the core.
Self-Service Equipment
- Paraffin microtomes
- Cryostat microtomes
- Plastics microtome
- Paraffin embedding station
- Sectioning Microscopes
- Nikon Eclipse Microscope
- Histomorphometry workstation
Consumables
The core provides:
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Cassettes
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Paraffin wax
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Cryofilm
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Slide boxes (additional fee applies)
Users must provide their own chucks, blades, brushes, slides.
Mandatory Training for Self Service Users
The following pieces of equipment require basic operation and safety training for all new users. Training is conducted virtually via online videos. Not that fees apply for all training.
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Paraffin microtomes
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Cryostat microtome
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Cryofilm Use
Click Here to Request Training
Upon completion, please send a direct email to Dr. Arroyo, so that we know that you finished training online and tell us your comments.
As part of this form, you must agree that your PI will be charged to be given access to our google calendar..
If you are unable to fill the online training, please contact Dr. Edgardo Arroyo. He will email you a link to the training video. After watching the video, email Dr. Arroyo at earroyo@pennmedicine.upenn.edu to arrange a phone call to review key training aspects, including safety. Note that standard training fees still apply.
All current and new self-service users must strictly adhere to our COVID-safe working guidelines.