HistoStar embedding station

Thermo Scientific HistoStar® Embedding Centre, Histology lab

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introduction required

About this instrument

Embedding of routine tissue samples into paraffin blocks for microtome sectioning.

How to get access

Talk to Martina to book an introduction.

User guides

Quick start guide

Please keep the following default settings:

  • instrument is ALWAYS ON
  • STATUS
    • timer alway OFF
    • paraffin always ON
    • hot spot OFF when not in use
    • tissue tank always ON
    • mold storage OFF when not in use
    • cooling option-> cold plate OFF when not in use
    • cooling option-> cold spot OFF when not in use
  • 15 min before you start
    • switch ON cold plate and cold spot (cooling options)
    • switch ON hot spot and mold storage
  • when you are done
    • switch OFF cold plate and cold spot (cooling options)
    • switch OFF hot spot and mold storage
    • clean holds from paraffin and put into mold storage
    • empty paraffin spill tray
Updated on March 3, 2023

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