Histology labs require a range of specialized equipment for different stages of tissue preparation and analysis:
- Tissue Processors: These automate the dehydration and clearing of tissue samples. - Embedding Centers: Used to embed tissues in paraffin wax. - Microtomes: Precision instruments for cutting very thin tissue sections. - Cryostats: Specialized microtomes used for cutting thin sections of frozen tissues. - Staining Systems: Both manual and automated systems for applying stains to tissues. - Microscopes: Essential for the detailed examination of tissue samples, including light microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, and electron microscopes.
