Histology Core Facility

Expertise, training and histology assistance

The Histology Core Facility offers training, expertise, and assistance for a wide range of histology techniques and sample processing, including:

• an extensive method library and in-person histology expertise;
• assistance, in-depth training, and equipment for most standard histological techniques;
• reagents for processing tissues and a variety of staining protocols on a cost-recovery basis;
• supplies for sectioning paraffin and frozen tissues;
• in-house staining station for H&E, PAS and other standard stains; and
• staining station for immunohistochemistry (IHC).

• Cost Recovery Pricing Information and Protocol List

Histology equipment for Health Sciences research

The facility can assist with equipment, training, and expert assistance for histology needs in:

• tissue fixation and preparation (chemical and cryo);
• tissue processing and embedding;
• tissue sectioning (FFPE and cryo);
• slide staining (H&E, PAS, IHC, etc.); and
• digital microscopy. 

• Tissue Processing Equipment
• Sample Sectioning Equipment
• Slide Staining Workstations
• Microscopy and Imaging Equipment

Contact

For more information or for training prior to booking equipment, please email the facility histologist.

• hsbhistology@usask.ca
• Book equipment through QReserve
• User Survey - How can we help you?