Access
Phenomics Australia Histopathology and Digital Slide Scanning Service
Production of high-quality, large format digital slide images for further analysis and publication
Secure access to all your digital images through a user friendly interface- SlideCenter
3D Histech Pannoramic ScanII Scanner
This is a high resolution slide scanning device capable of imaging standard stained microscope slides (brightfield). Digital images can be interrogated by the client with the free SlideViewer software https://www.3dhistech.com/software-downloads
(Note: software is only compatible with windows operating systems). Users have the option to either collect and copy their images or for a small fee access and view their images via the SlideCenter web interface
P480 Slide Scanner
The Pannoramic 480 DX RUO is an ultra high throughput volume scanner.
World class brightfield whole slide scanning
Fitted with 20x and 40x objectives
Up-to 480-slide capacity robotized loader
This instrument is part of Phenomics Australia and is available to University of Melbourne and external users.
Digital images can be interrogated using the free 3D Histech SlideViewer software or through the online slide manager SlideCenter.
This instrument will be available in June 2024
Staff are always available to assist
Our Staff can provide training and assistance for independent Slide Scanner operation. Alternatively, you can simply deliver your slides to us and we will do the rest.
Standard Operating Procedures
We have a standard first line phenotyping protocol to evaluate genetically modified mouse/rat strains. Our procedures are designed to provide a thorough, first line approach assessing the entire animal.
The necropsy standard operating procedures, and the histopathology/scoring protocols were established with the assistance of consultant Pathologists and are based on International Mouse Phenotyping Resource of Standardized Screens
For standard operating procedures please contact Tina Cardamone
Location
Department Anatomy and Physiology
Level 2, Medical Building
The University of Melbourne, Parkville
Contacts for access
- Tina Cardamone: +61 3 834 48044
- Emily Gracie: +61 3 90355387
Aira Nuguid: +61 3 834 47646
histopathology-scanning@lists.unimelb.edu.au
Facility hours
Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm
The Slide Scanners are not available on weekends
Services
Clients have the option of Staff Service or unassisted scanning after undertaking a training session. This can be arranged with Tina Cardamone or Emily Gracie.
Email: histopathology-scanning@lists.unimelb.edu.au
Training
All unassisted instrument access requires users to undertake a training session.
This is organised through the Phenomics Australia manager and incurs a fee.
Booking
Instrument reservations can be made through iLab.
Charges
Please contact histopathology-scanning@lists.unimelb.edu.au for charge schedules and quotes.
Note: Prices subject to change
Sessions may be cancelled at any time to schedule maintenance or repairs.
Notice will be issued where possible, but occasionally there will be no notice period.