Pathology departments handle some of the most chemically demanding work in a hospital — formalin, xylene, alcohol-based reagents, and biological specimens require furniture that resists aggressive chemicals while maintaining infection control. Labs USA supplies pathology casework, grossing stations, histology furniture, and morgue equipment for hospital anatomic pathology, surgical pathology, and clinical pathology departments.
Grossing Stations
Tissue grossing is where specimen processing begins. Our grossing stations are built for this environment:
- Stainless steel construction — resists formalin, blood, and biological fluids
- Integrated downdraft ventilation — captures formalin vapors at the work surface, keeping exposure below OSHA PELs
- Built-in sinks and drains — easy specimen handling and cleanup
- Adjustable-height models — ergonomic positioning for long grossing sessions
- Photography stations — integrated camera mounts and lighting for specimen documentation
Histology & Cytology Lab Furniture
Histology labs process, embed, section, and stain tissue samples — each step has specific furniture requirements:
Tissue Processing Area
- Chemical-resistant countertops (epoxy resin or phenolic) for xylene and alcohol exposure
- Fume hoods for manual tissue processing and staining
- Ventilated storage for solvents and reagents
Embedding & Microtomy
- Vibration-free workstations for precision sectioning
- Ergonomic benches at proper cutting height
- Paraffin waste management stations
Staining & Coverslipping
- Ventilated staining benches for H&E, special stains, and IHC
- Fume hoods for xylene-based clearing and mounting
- Slide storage cabinetry for archival and active cases
Morgue & Autopsy Equipment
- Autopsy tables — stainless steel with integrated ventilation and drainage
- Organ weighing stations — wall-mounted or freestanding with ventilation
- Body storage refrigerators — single and multi-tier configurations
- Evidence lockers — secure chain-of-custody storage for forensic cases
- Decontamination stations — hands-free washing and PPE removal
Chemical Resistance Guide
| Chemical | Used In | Recommended Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Formalin (10% NBF) | Fixation, grossing | Stainless steel or epoxy resin |
| Xylene | Clearing, mounting | Epoxy resin (not phenolic) |
| Alcohol (ethanol, isopropanol) | Dehydration, fixation | Epoxy resin, stainless steel, or phenolic |
| DAB (diaminobenzidine) | Immunohistochemistry | Stainless steel (easy decontamination) |
| Bleach / disinfectants | Decontamination | Stainless steel or epoxy resin |
Related Pages
- Hospital & Clinical Lab Furniture
- Fume Hoods for Clinical & Medical Labs
- Lab Exhaust & Ventilation for Healthcare
- Medical Lab Safety Cabinets
- Stainless Steel Casework
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Renovating your pathology department or building a new lab? Tell us the scope — grossing, histology, autopsy, or full department — and we’ll design a layout with the right furniture. Call 800-724-8037 or email us.