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
- Microscopes
- 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 blades and slides.
*Online Training*
The following pieces of equipment require training for new users. We are providing virtual training videos online.
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*Paraffin microtomes*
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*Cryostat microtome (with optional cryofilm)*
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Plastics microtome
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Histomorphometry workstation
Please click on the following *LINK* and it will take you to our training form.
While this form is in being implemented, 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.