Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, HistoCyte Laboratories Ltd is certified to the EN ISO 13485:2016 standard. We have been able to work closely with academic scientists and pathologists in order to test our product range and engage with experts in the histopathology field. This, together with the relationships we have developed with other key opinion leaders and institutions, has allowed us to clearly identify the needs of scientists. As a result, we aim to deliver high quality, reproducible and cost-effective analyte control material for same-slide use in histopathology. Our current products include controls for PD-L1, Her2, ER, PR, EML4-ALK, ROS1, NPM-ALK, HPV and p16, with many more in development. The products are available in a range of formats to suit the individual workflow and requirements of each laboratory.
BlockEach product is available as pre-cut slides or as full blocks of cell micro-arrays. They contain 2mm diameter cores that are between 3mm and 3.5mm in length. Appropriate cell lines are selected that deliver the required range of expression for any
given biomarker. This can be as simple as a positive and negative to prove reagents have been applied to the slide correctly, or as complex as a full range of expression to demonstrate assay sensitivity. The cell lines are processed in-house using our proprietary methods that allows for the creation of a very high density cell block with cells that retain their morphology. Most importantly, the process is cost-effective so we are able to deliver the products to the customer at a fraction of the cost of conventional control material.