The Pathohistology Laboratory performs tissue analysis, from fixation to preparation of histological slides. It also performs professional activities and participates in scientific research projects for the Department of Pathology and other departments of the Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka and associate institutions.
The Laboratory’s activities occur through several stages and in several laboratories, from receiving bioptic specimens, preparation of paraffin-embedded sections to histochemical staining that enables the detection of various cell and tissue structures.
The Laboratory’s standardised work is ensured by a qualified staff of medical laboratory scientists and technicians using devices for automatic tissue analysis, embedding and staining.