Histology Facility

Get started

If you are new to the Histology Facility, please contact [email protected] or the facility manager to schedule a consultation (to determine the most appropriate instrument for your research) or specific instrument training.

Equipment-specific training and equipment use are scheduled through iLab.

Learn more about iLab and how to sign up.

Required safety trainings

Initial training is provided through Workday Learning. Customers from outside of ASU will receive access after onboarding with Core Research Facilities staff. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Once you have access, you will need to complete the following training before working in our labs.

• Fire Safety
• Hazardous Waste Training
• Laboratory Safety
• Biosafety and Bloodborne Pathogens

To schedule time on equipment

1. Sign in to iLab using the button in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen and go to the Regenerative Medicine Core Facility page.
2. Select the “Schedule Equipment” tab at the top of the page.
3. Find the equipment you wish to use and click the “View Schedule” button to the right.
4. Click and drag within the instrument calendar for the day and time you wish to reserve the instrument. The system will request your name and lab. You will next advance to the reservation details screen. Fill in the form as completely as possible. For the Billing area, only the account number is required.
5. Be sure to save your reservation when you have finished filling out the form.

To place a service request

1. Sign in to iLab using the button in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen and go to the Regenerative Medicine Core Facility page.
2. Select the “Request Services/Training” tab at the top of the page.
3. Click the “Request Service” button next to the service you need. Upon review, you will be sent a quote that you can request, modify or decline.
4. Once a quote has been accepted, the research specialist will reach out to schedule the sample drop-off and discuss any specific details regarding the service. For individuals looking to set up long term storage in the -150C freezer a meeting will be scheduled to transfer the samples into a storage box and assigned to a rack.
5. The research specialist will contact you when the samples are ready for pickup.