Biomedical Sciences Histology Facility
Introduction
Histology is the microscopic study of tissues and cells with its techniques producing visual images that are a true blend of art and science.
Located on Level 2 in the East Wing of the Medical Building, Grattan St, Parkville.
To discuss how histology can benefit your research or for technical advice please contact us:
Phone: 8344 5752
Fax: 9347 5219
Email: biomedsci-histology@unimelb.edu.au
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| The Histology Facility. | Coverslipping area. |
History
The Histology Laboratory has a long history of providing technical services which have been an integral part of the Department's commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
In 2003 major renovations took place resulting in a purpose built, state of the art Histology Facility.
An amalgamation between the Histology laboratories of the Departments of Anatomy & Cell Biology and Pathology in 2007 has formed a Facility dedicated to the provision of superior diagnostic and research histological services to Departmental and external sources. Our commitment to teaching remains an important priority.
As a NATA-accredited laboratory (Accreditation # 3196) the Facility provides a diagnostic service for the State Neuropathology Service and Australian National CJD Registry.
Services
Within the Histology Facility, equipment is available to produce high quality microscopic sections of frozen and paraffin embedded material. Induction and equipment training sessions are held by histology staff to train staff, honours and post graduate students in histological techniques. Bookings can then be made to use our equipment and facilities.
These services are available to all Departmental staff and students, and to external Departments and Institutions on a user pays system. Professional services, sectioning and staining etc. can be provided by our highly qualified staff by prior arrangement, subject to the availability of resources. Please refer to our price list and complete the “Request for Services” sheet to assist us with the assessment of your project.
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Processing and embedding area. |
Price List
Service |
1 to 10 |
Minimum Charge/Unit (exc. GST) |
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Paraffin Work |
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Processing only (no embedding, cassettes wrapped in foil) |
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$7.20 per block |
Processing (including embedding) |
$14.40 |
$11.65 per block |
Paraffin processing, cutting & H+E |
$21.60 |
per block |
Paraffin microtome use by laboratory users – minimum charge |
$14.40 |
per hour |
Embedder use only – minimum charge |
$14.40 |
per hour |
Decalcification |
$6.60 |
per block |
Frozen Sectioning by Laboratory Users |
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Cryostat use |
$43.55 |
per hour |
Freezing microtome use |
$29.00 |
per hour |
Staining |
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Dewaxing & Coverslipping (only) |
$13.20 |
per hour (by laboratory users) |
H&E staining |
$1.45 |
per slide (reagent cost only, additional fee for laboratory usage/staining) |
PAS staining, Nissl (Cresyl Violet) |
$4.40 |
per slide “ |
Special stains (eg. Masson, LFB, PAP, AB/PAS, Congo Red stain |
$5.80 |
per slide “ |
Silver Stains |
$8.70 |
per slide “ |
Immunohistochemistry |
$10.20 |
per slide “ |
Immunohistochemistry (Antibody provided) |
$7.20 |
per slide “ |
Laboratory usage when staining (eg. glassware usage, laboratory consumables and cleaning/maintenance by staff |
$13.20 |
per hour |
Other Services/Consumables |
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General usage of facility (eg. using glassware, balances, fume hoods and PPE). |
$13.20 |
per hour |
Plain slides |
$7.20 |
packet of 50 |
Superfrost Plus (+) charged slides |
$33.00 |
packet of 72 (Facility users only) |
Blades |
$4.40 |
each |
Dry Chemicals |
Individual pricing by arrangement only |
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Professional Assistance (by arrangement) |
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Individual Tuition (Classification Code 052-00) |
$122.40 |
per session (1 hour of delivery + 2 hours practical work under supervision) |
Histological Services (labour) |
$86.40 |
Staff cost per hour (eg. cutting, staining and professional assistance. Excludes reagent costs) |
Tuition Refresher Course |
$86.40 |
per session |
Note:
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All users MUST complete an Induction and be trained by Histology Staff prior to using equipment.
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Histological services by prior arrangement only and subject to availability of resources.
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All equipment MUST be pre-booked.
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Members of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences receive a 10% discount.
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GST will be applied to all non-Melbourne University users.
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All prices are subject to change.