Instruments

Learn more about about BCCHR Histology Core equipment.

This equipment is operated by Histology Core staff only

Sakura Tissue Processor

The Sakura Tissue Processor efficiently handles up to 300 samples at once, featuring 15 reagent bottles designed to minimize evaporation and maintain sample integrity.

Epredia Tissue Processor

The Epredia Excelsior AS Tissue Processor delivers up to 300‑cassette capacity and precise reagent management. It has direct alcohol quality measurement that can reduce reagent waste by over 75 %, while enhancing tissue quality, safety, and workflow efficiency.

Thermo Shandon Varistain 26-6 Auto-Slide Deparaffinization & Stainer

Processes up to 64 slides per basket and up to 1,536 slides per run (24 baskets), offering high-throughput automated staining and deparaffinization.

Bookable Instruments

Paraffin embedder

Paraffin Embedder is shared with Histology technicians. Please book on Calpendo. Users do not need to bring paraffin.

Microtome

Users must bring their own blades.

Cryostat

In Room 271 at the Variety Building. Please book via Calpendo under the ACMaN calendar, and contact Maryam mrahimibalaei@cmmt.ubc.ca for training/assistance.

Cryostat

In Room 3029 at the North Block Building. Please book via Calpendo under the ACMaN calendar, and contact Maryam mrahimibalaei@cmmt.ubc.ca for training/assistance.

Contact Us

We are located on the 4th floor, Rm A4-132 in the Translational Research Building (TRB). Reach out to learn more about our equipment and services.

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