Access
Phenomics Australia Histopathology and Digital Slide Service
Histological investigation of mutant or treated experimental mice
This service provides a necropsy investigation, where 30 standard organs and tissues are histologically analysed. Special investigations can be ordered upon request.
3D Histech Pannoramic ScanII Scanner
This is a high resolution scanning device capable of imaging standard stained histological slides. Digital images can be interrogated by the client with the Case Viewer 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 Case Center web interface
MetaSystems V-Slide Scanner
Is a microscope based slide scanning system with brightfield and fluorescence capture, generating digitised high resolution whole slide images. It is fitted with low and high power objectives including a 5x, 40x dry & 63x oil and has six channels capable of imaging DIC, DAPI, FITC, TR, Cy3 and Cy5.
Scanned images can be collected directly from the Scanner.
These scanners are part of Phenomics Australia and are also available to external users.
Digital images can be interrogated using VSViewer.
This is not compatible on a Mac operating system.
Histopathology and Slide Scanning Standard Operating Procedures
For standard operating procedures please contact the Histopathology and Digital Slide Service directly histopathology-scanning@lists.unimelb.edu.au
Location
Department Anatomy and Neuroscience
Room E237b, Level 2, Medical Building
The University of Melbourne
Contacts for access
Tina Cardamone: +6 3 834 48044
Aira Nuguid: +61 3 834 47646
histopathology-scanning@lists.unimelb.edu.au
Facility hours
Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm
The 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 Aira Nuguid.
Email: histopathology-scanning@lists.unimelb.edu.au
Booking
Online bookings may be made using Google Calender Service. Access to the calendar, including logins and passwords, is provided to all approved users once training has been completed.
Charges
Please contact histopathology-scanning@lists.unimelb.edu.au for charge schedules and quotes.
Training
All unassisted users must attend an initial training session.
This is organised through the Phenomics Australia manager and incurs a fee.
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.