Histology Laboratory

Model: Leica TP1020

Brand:

Automated Tissue Processor

Status: Available

Model: HR200

Brand:

Analytical Balance 4-D

Status: Under Maintenance

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Model: CH30-231 ES

Brand: Olympus

Binocular Microscope

Status: Available

Microscopes are instruments that are used in science laboratories to visualize very minute objects, such as cells and microorganisms, giving a contrasting image that is magnified. Microscopes are made up of lenses for magnification, each with its magnification powers. Depending on the type of lens, it will magnify the specimen according to its focal strength. Their ability to function is because they have been constructed with special components that enable them to achieve high magnification levels. They can view very small specimens and distinguish their structural differences, for example, the view of animal and plant cells viewing microscopic bacterial cells.

Specification:

LB optical system (finite-corrected system), illuminator built in 6V 20W halogen bulb Phillips 7388 (average service time: Approximately 100 hours when used as directed), focusing stage movement by roller guide (Rack and Pinion) stroke per rotation: 39.6 mm, full range stroke 25mm, upper limit stopper, torque adjustment on coarse focus knob. Stage size 188mm x 134mm, stage movement 76mm X-direction x 50mm Y-direction, double slide sample holder, Abbe condition.

Model: FH700

Brand: Biobase

Fume Hood

Status: Available

Fume hood represent the primary line of defense for personnel against exposure to harmful, toxic, and dangerous fumes or chemicals as they are produced. A fume hood is an enclosure that safely contains and ventilates hazardous fumes, vapors, gasses, and dust generated by chemical processes performed in the fume hood. Sometimes called a chemical hood or a lab hood, a fume hood protects workers from inhalation of hazardous substances. The clear sliding window on a fume hood called the sash, also shields workers from spills and splashes that may occur in the chemical fume hood. Fume hoods are the workhorse of laboratory exhaust systems and are the most widely used approach for local ventilation.

Specification:

External Size(W*D*H) = 700*620*1150mm
Internal Size(W*D*H) = 640*550*700mm, Max Opening = 660mm
Air Velocity = 0.3~0.8m/s
Noise = ≤65dB
LED Lamp = 4W*2
Blower = Built-in centrifugal blower
Speed adjustable
Front Window = Folding acrylic window, down part with free stop function

Model: TBS 88

Brand: Medite GmbH

Embedding Paraffin System

Status: Available

Specification:

Dispenser Units

Working plate: 360x245 mm
Temperature : 20℃ to 70℃
Capacity of paraffin tank: 3.5L
Cold point: -5℃ bis 5℃, 40 mm diameter
Weight: 20 kg
Optional extra: magnifier

Cool Units
Cooling plate: 500x260 mm
Temperatures : +15℃ to -15 ℃

Thermal Units
Warming tray: 305 x 205 mm
Warming chamber : 295 x 235 mm
Temperature : 20℃ to 70℃

To make a medium for the processed tissue, so that sections from it can be obtained without any distortion or loss of orientation. It is designed for embedding histological tissue samples only in molten paraffin for the following tasks. To embed the sample, melt the solid paraffin and keep the melted paraffin at the required temperature. Pour paraffin into embedded molds where the samples are placed.

Model: Lyotrap

Brand: Lyotrap

Freeze Dryer

Status: Available

Freeze drying (Lyophilisation) is the technique of preservation in which water is frozen and then converted directly to vapor by sublimation. It combines two preservation methods; freezing and dehydration by sublimation. It is different from other techniques as frozen water moves from ice state to vapor without becoming liquid. Rehydration is very rapid and complete as compared to other drying processes. Herbs, spices, enzymes, microbial cultures, etc., are preserved by freeze-drying.

Specification:

Bench-top, Condenser temperature −55°C, Condenser ice capacity 5 kg, Controller = Microprocessor, Condenser material = Stainless steel, Refrigerant = CFC-free, Cabinet dimensions = 650×535×470 mm (W×D×H), Dimensions = Ø×H 175×130 mm (Condenser)

Model: 1000

Brand: Jenway

Hot Plate & Stirrer

Status: Available

Hot plates are used in a laboratory as a heat source that can uniformly heat solutions and materials. They are considered much safer than traditional Bunsen burners because there is no open flame involved, just a heated plate. A magnetic stirrer is an essential piece of equipment for most laboratories. Certain procedures require a solution to be agitated for it to be effectively dissolved. This can be for ensuring a homogenous mixing of samples before analysis, combining a variety of chemicals into a solution, getting solid materials to dissolve in a liquid solution, and meeting a variable rotating speed required in a preparatory method. A hot plate & stirrer is a hot plate with a bonus, it has a magnetic inside of it. The magnet can be rotated at varying speeds which will create a magnetic field around the hot plate. Paired with a magnetic stir bar, your solution can be heated and mixed at the same time.

Specification:

Max. plate temp. °C >450
Temp. Control °C ±5°C
Stirrer speed (rpm)= 0-2000
Plate dimensions (mm) = 210x210
Heated area (mm) = 150x150

Model: Leica 2135

Brand: Leica

Rotary Microtome

Status: Available

A microtome is a specialized precision cutting instrument, which accurately and repeatedly slices sections from a block of embedded tissue. Different kinds of microtomes are used to section paraffin and plastic-embedded tissues. A microtome is also used to make thin slices of tissue (usually 4 μm but can be 2–10 μm). By far the most common type, rotary microtomes are used to section paraffin-embedded tissue samples within the range of 0.5µm to 60µm. These machines are quite simple, consisting of just a weighted handwheel, sample chuck, and blade assembly. Microtomy is performed by spinning the handwheel clockwise; with each revolution, the sample advances to the blade has a layer sectioned, and retracts on the upward stroke to prevent it from rubbing against the side of the blade and being damaged.

Specification:

Section thickness setting: 1 – 60um from 1 -10um in 1um steps, from 10 – 20um in 2um steps from 20 – 60um in 5um steps
Section thickness indication: visual display
Coarse Fee: manual, via coarse feed wheel
Horizontal specimen feed: approx. 30mm (-10%)
Vertical specimen stroke length:
Max. sectioning area without retraction: 69 mm without specimen orientation 1 um
Max. sectioning area with retraction: 62 mm
Specimen retraction: 200um

Model: Leica RM 2155

Brand:

Motorized Rotary Microtome

Status: Available

Model: Shellab

Brand:

Microprocessor Multipurpose Oven

Status: Available

Model: Olympus BX41-12H02

Brand: Olympus

Research Binocular Microscope

Status: Currently Under Maintenance

Phase Contrast Microscope is an optical microscope that converts small phase shifts in light into differences in light intensity developing more contrast in images that can be easily detected by human eyes. When light passes through transparent specimens a small phase shift occurs which can’t be detected by our eyes. Using phase plates, these small phase shifts are converted to changes in the amplitude of light. This change in amplitude can be observed as differences in image contrast. It can be used for observing living cells in their natural state without staining or fixing. Transparent specimens and subcellular organelles can be viewed with better contrast. Due to the difference in thickness and refractive index of different parts of a specimen, a small phase shift in light rays occurs when the light passes through the specimens. This phase shift can be changed into differences in light intensity (brightness) which will produce more contrast in the image.

Specification:

Head = Binocular, Ergo Tilting, or Trinocular, Eyepieces: 10x Eyepieces, Nosepiece = 5 Position, Objectives = Plan 4x, Plan Phase 10x, 20x, 40x, 100x oil , Stage = Mechanical XY, Condenser = Phase Turret Condenser- Phase, Brightfield, Darkfield, Green Interference Filter, Focusing = Coarse & Fine, Light Source = Halogen

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Model: OTS 40.3040

Brand: Medite

Stretching Table

Status: Available

The stretching table serves for stretching and drying of tissue samples. This heating plate is mainly used in laboratories.

Specification:

Temperature range = 30ºC up to 99ºC, Dimensions of the plateau
(W) x (D): 30 x 40 cm, External dimensions
(W) x (D) x (H): 30 x 40 x 8 cm

Model: TFB 45

Brand: Medite

Tissue Floating Bath

Status: Available

The round Tissue Floatation Bath TFB 45 is a compact and inexpensive device made of powder-coated aluminum with a capacity of 1.5 liters. Paraffin sections can be stretched and drawn onto the slide. The deep black plastic coating provides optimal contrast to the paraffin section and guarantees a long shelf life. Thanks to its low weight and compact size, it can be used flexibly at various workplaces in pathological, histological, and other laboratories. Heated rim in two variations The Tissue Floatation Bath 45 has a heated rim that is suitable for depositing and gently drying the slides that have been drawn up. For more storage space on a particularly wider rim, the TFB 55 is available. With the user-friendly controller with a temperature scale, the desired value can be set exactly to +/- 2 ° C. The rim is heated parallelly. Overheating protection is integrated. Suitable thermometers are available as accessories, as well as an aluminum lid that ensures temperature stability and protects the bath against dirt when it is not in use.

Specification:

benchtop, Temperature control = heating, microprocessor-controlled, Temperature range Min = 30 °C Max = 90 °C

Model: AWC/8s

Brand: Hamilton

Water Distillation

Status: Currently Under Maintenance

Water distillation is a device that purifies water by the process of distillation. This instrument is commonly used in medical laboratories, microbiology laboratories, organic chemistry laboratories, and medical industries. It is used to obtain distilled water required for many lab tests as well as for the preparation of culture media.

Specification:

Capacity = 8 liters / h
Heater Type = Silica
Minimum supply pressure = 5 psi,
Output targets = pH= 5.5 - 6.5pH
Conductivity= <2.5 mS / cm
Temperature: <35℃
Resistivity: 0.4 megOhm-cm

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