Questions about histology
BioSiteHisto
Hermiankatu 3
FI-33720, Tampere
Finland
T: +358 20 7432 000
Samples can be sent in various forms:
- Formalin fixed samples
- Fresh frozen samples
- Samples in the buffer
- Paraffin blocks
We are very keen to perform pilot studies and setting up new methods for customer needs. Pilot studies are always welcome. This minimizes risk for both parties.
This depends on the aims of the study and the tissue size. We in BSH offer three different options to proceed. It is also possible to splice the tissue for two ore more parts and using two or more methods to process. It is identical if immunohistochemistry or other special stainings needed.
- Decalcifying with EDTA and paraffin embedding. This ensures excellent staining quality and immunohistochemical analysis.
- Plastic embedding and hard tissue microtoming. Good option for the medical device studies eg. implant studies etc.
- Plastic embeddien and grinding, for titanium implants and very hard materials.
In Situ Hybridization
Samples can be sent in various forms:
- Formalin fixed samples
- Fresh frozen samples
- Samples in the buffer
- Paraffin blocks
We are very keen to perform pilot studies and setting up new methods for customer needs. Pilot studies are always welcome. This minimizes risk for both parties.