Spin Tissue Processor and Tissue Embedding Station | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | School of Medicine

Tissue processing is a technique than uses alcohols to remove water from tissues and replace it with a medium that allows sectioning of tissue. Several methods are used to achieve this.

The Epredia™ STP 120 Spin Tissue Processor is designed to process biological specimens from chemical fixation to paraffin infiltration.

The Shandon Embedding Center is designed for easy embedding of histological specimens. It features a large heated storage area suitable for all types of base molds and an equally large cold plate that can efficiently store up to 60 blocks, while its cassette area can hold up to 200 cassettes. The work area is especially designed to prevent wax penetration and has a wax flow rate which is precisely attuned with the dispenser jet.

STP Spin Tissue processor

Immediate and delayed start processing modes
Programmable spinning speed of either 60 or 70 rpm; spinning can also be programmed off
Programmable immersion time in each station (from 1 minute to 99 hours: 59 minutes)
Basket capacity of 120 or 240 cassettes
Battery backup system in case of power failure

Shandon Embedding Center

Large all-in-one work area
Well-lit multi-position magnifier
Ergonomically-designed controls
Prevents wax penetration
2 liter paraffin tank
Temperatures: Recommended operating temp:+15 C to 25 C
Cold Plate minimum temp: -10 C
Hot plate temp. range: 55 to 70 C
Tissue Storage compartment range: 40 C to 80 C.
Forceps warmer: 80 C
Paraffin wax storage temp. range: 45 C to 65 C

Fees

Service	Cost
Instrument	$30/run plus $0.35/sample embedding
Training	$10/session

Contact and Booking

Xiaohu Yan (yanx@queensu.ca; ext. 78265) and Zhilin Chen (zc@queensu.ca; ext. 78238)

Location

Botterell Hall, Room B214