The HistoTechnology Facility provides a comprehnsive list of services for students, scientists and academics utilizing
histology, electron microscopy and immunolabeling techniques in their research projects.
The Histology laboratory offers a full range of paraffin and frozen sections, immunohistochemical labeling services and
a wide variety of routine and special stains. High resolution plastic sections as thin as 0.5µm are also available for
small specimens or blocks of tissue.
The Electron Microscope Unit offers a number of services including routine electron microscopy of tissue ultrastructure,
immunogold and immunoperoxidase processing and labeling, semi and ultrathin sectioning, negative staining of
viral particles, standard and fluorecence photomicrography and publication quality black and white photographic
printing.

Costs and turn-around

Staff will endeavour to return your completed work within 3 to 6 working days, this will however depend on current
workloads. Requests for urgently needed work will also be given due consideration.
All users are charged a fee dependent on services required. Currently only UQ Pathology and Surgery Departments
and QIMR users recieve discount rates based on consumables costs only.
Bench space is available free of charge for persons wishing to do their own immunolabeling.
Training in the use of the JEOL electron microscope and all routine techniques can be arranged
 

Fees for histology services
Fees for electron microscopy services