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At Nourah`s Tissue biobank, we offer a range of vital services to support your scientific research. These services often include the provision of high-quality biological samples, coupled with associated health data.
Furthermore, our section offers other important services such as: Advanced imaging, cytology tests, secure storage solutions for biological materials and education opportunities. These comprehensive services are designed to facilitate scientific discovery and advance our understanding of health and disease.
To familiarize yourself with what we do, please check our services below, then fill out Nourah`s Tissue Biobank Services form, which you will find at the bottom of this page.
Cytopathology
The Cytopathology unit at Nourah's Tissue Biobank is a specialized facility focused on the detailed examination of cellular samples, the unit adheres to standardized quality control measures to ensure precise and reliable cytological analysis.
The advanced cytology unit offers:
Cell sample processing and fixation - preparing specimens for microscopic evaluation while preserving cellular integrity.
Smear preparation and cytocentrifugation - generating high-quality cell samples for in depth cytological assessment.
Staining technique - Enhancing cellular structures to facilitate the identification of morphological and molecular features.
Light microscopy - Delivering high-resolution imaging for cellular analysis and diagnostic evaluation.
Histopathology
The Histopathology unit at Nourah's Tissue Biobank is a specialized facility dedicated to the comprehensive analysis of tissue samples. The unit follows standardized quality control measures, ensuring accurate histological analysis:
The advanced Histopathology unit includes:
Tissue processing and embedding - Preparing samples for microscopic examination by preserving structural integrity.
Microtomy and cryosectioning - Producing thin tissue sections (fixed or fresh) for detailed histological analysis.
Staining - Enhancing tissue contrast to identify cellular and molecular components.
Light microscopy - Providing high-resolution imaging for tissue morphology and pathological assessments.
Advanced Imaging
The advanced imaging unit at Nourah’s Tissue Biobank offers an excellent set of state-of-the-art instruments providing high quality services for health sciences researchers, the unit includes:
- Scanning Electron Microscope.
- Transmission Electron Microscope.
- Confocal Microscope.
Storage Services
Nourah’s Tissue Biobank provides storage facilities that are monitored 24 hours a day maintaining a backup power system while performing regular system check-ups and routine environmental factors checks that can affect sample quality to ensure high quality. We will have the capability to not only store our own specimens but also the ability to warehouse your critical specimens through our cold-chain logistics platform.
- 20 Freezer
- 80 Freezer
- Liquid nitrogen