Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

Histology Facility

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

 

Histology Facility
Histology Facility
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.


Histology Facility
Processing and embedding area.

Price List


Service

1 to 10

Charge/Unit (exc. GST)
> 10 Blocks

Paraffin Work
Processing (no embedding)
-
$6.00 per block
Processing (including embedding)
$12.00
$9.70 per block
Processing & Sectioning (<15 unstained slides)
$14.85
per block
Paraffin processing, cutting & staining (H&E)
$18.00
per block
Paraffin microtome use - minimum charge
$12.00
per hour
Embedder use only - minimum charge
$12.00
per hour
Decalcification
$5.50
per block
Frozen Sectioning by Laboratrry Users
Cryostat use
$36.30
per hour
Freezing microtome use
$24.20
per hour
Staining
Dewaxing & Coverslipping (only)
$11.00
per hour
H&E staining
$1.20
per slide
PAS staining
$3.65
per slide
Masson, LFB,PAP,AB/PAS,Congo Red stain
$4.85
per slide
Silver Stains
$7.25
per slide
Immunohistochemistry
$8.50
per slide
Immunohistochemistry (Antibody provided)
$6.00
per slide
Other Services/Consumables
Plain slides
$6.00
packet of 50

Superfrost Plus (+) charged slides

 

$27.50

packet of 72 (Facility users only)

Blades
$3.65
each
Dry Chemicals

Individual pricing by arrangement only

 
Professional Assistance (by arrangement)
Individual Tuition (Classification Code 052-00)
$102.00
per session (1 hour of delivery + 2 hours practical work under supervision)
Histological Services (labour)
$72.00
Staff cost per hour (cutting, staining, professional services. Excludes reagent costs.)
Tuition Refresher Course
$72.00
per session


Pricing Information:


Histology Facility

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