Table of Contents Introduction to Preclinical Histology Services Preclinical Histology Services are integral to advancing biomedical and pharmaceutical research. These specialized services offer the precision analysis needed to understand tissue structure and cellular changes, aiding the development of effective treatments and interventions. The Importance of Preclinical Histology in Research Histology services offer a bridge between […]
Wax-it Histology Services Inc. Expands Imaging Capabilities with Zeiss Axioscan 7 to Revolutionize Digital Pathology VANCOUVER, BC (October 4th, 2024) – Wax-it Histology Services Inc. is excited to announce a significant expansion in its imaging capabilities with the acquisition of the Zeiss Axioscan 7. This cutting-edge digital pathology system sets a new standard for high-throughput, […]
Wax-it Histology Services Inc. Secures Renewal of GLP Accreditation with the Standards Council of Canada VANCOUVER, BC (September 6th, 2024) – Wax-it Histology Services Inc., a leader in specialized histopathology and contract research, proudly announces the renewal of its Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Accreditation by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) on June 5th, 2024. […]
Histopathological Considerations for IHC-based Studies In any biological experiment, the quality of the data generated is directly related to the quality of the samples and methods used in the study. Ideally, animal studies are designed to include a single variable between the experimental groups. It is essential to have appropriate control groups against which data […]
Advantages and Drawbacks of Paraffin and Frozen Tissues Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) and frozen tissues are widely used histology methods for assessing tissue samples. Depending on the downstream applications of the study, one histology method may have better advantages to the other. This article will cover both advantages and drawbacks of both histology methods to […]
Fixation and Shipment of Wet Tissues for Paraffin Embedding Downstream Services Experimental tissue samples are important to any study, so before you sacrifice your animal or start preparing buffers, here a few fundamental techniques and considerations that will help optimize your results before sending those samples to us for further histopathological analysis. Choosing Your […]
Fixation and Shipment of Tissue Samples for Frozen Downstream Applications The idea of fixing and shipping samples for frozen sectioning can seem like an intimidating task. In reality, it’s much more straightforward than preparing tissue for paraffin applications. Before you start collecting your tissue samples, here are some tips and considerations to optimize your results […]
Wax-it Histology Services, Inc. increases IHC automation capabilities with state-of-the-art IHC equipment: Dako Autostainer Link 48 & intelliPATH FLX VANCOUVER, BC, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Wax-it Histology Services, Inc. is excited to announce two new additions to their IHC automation staining system in their laboratory, the Dako Autostainer Link 48 and intelliPATH FLX Automated Slide Stainer. These […]
Why More Organizations are Outsourcing Histopathology Histopathology plays a large role in medical and pharmaceutical research. However, when performing histopathology in-house it can be expensive, time consuming, or in some cases a non-core function. Let’s discuss the topic by analyzing reasons why organizations are outsourcing histopathology services. Improves your bottom line and management of resources […]
Wax-it Histology Services Inc. Receives GLP Accreditation Renewal VANCOUVER, BC (October 9th, 2020) – Wax-it Histology Services Inc. is proud to announce that the Standard Council of Canada’s (SCC) has renewed Wax-it’s GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) Accreditation. Recognition was based on annual inspection of the company’s facility, SOPs and completed studies. Accreditation by the SCC is […]
