Epredia is a global leader in the anatomical pathology field, dedicated to "Enhancing Precision Cancer Diagnostics." Established in 2019 through the acquisition of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Anatomical Pathology business by PHC Holdings Corporation, Epredia brings together over 80 years of excellence. The brand is powered by a portfolio of some of the most respected names in histology, including Shandon, Richard-Allan Scientific, Microm, and Menzel-Gläser. Headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Epredia operates globally with major manufacturing and research sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Switzerland. Their mission is personal: to improve patient outcomes by providing pathologists with the most reliable instruments and consumables. Today, an Epredia product is used 44 times every second in the global battle against cancer, a testament to their critical role in modern clinical and research pathology.
The Epredia range at LabFriend features professional life science and histology solutions, headlined by the world-renowned Superfrost® and Superfrost® Plus microscope slides. For high-precision sample preparation, the brand provides advanced sectioning tools, including the MX35 and MB35 series of disposable microtome blades and high-performance cryostats. Their portfolio also encompasses essential analytical measurement support, featuring automated tissue processors like the Excelsior™ AS and SlideMate™ laser labeling systems for impeccable sample traceability. To support complete diagnostic workflows, Epredia offers premium reagents, stains, and mounting media designed for clarity and superb definition in microscopic examination. By choosing Epredia through LabFriend, you benefit from competitive pricing and fast shipping on industry-standard pathology equipment designed to deliver accuracy and diagnostic confidence.
Why Choose Epredia for Your Laboratory?
- Pioneering Pathology Heritage: Built on decades of innovation from legacy brands like Shandon and Microm, ensuring every product is backed by deep technical expertise.
- World-Class Slide Adhesion: Epredia’s Superfrost® Plus slides are the industry benchmark for tissue adhesion, preventing section loss during aggressive staining and IHC protocols.
- Comprehensive Workflow Solutions: Offers a "total solution" approach, providing everything from specimen collection and tissue processing to digital imaging and AI-driven analysis.
- Unmatched Reliability: Every instrument is engineered for high-throughput environments where downtime is not an option, supporting the rapid turnaround times required for patient care.
- Precision Manufacturing: Adheres to rigorous quality standards in specialized facilities across Europe and the USA, ensuring consistent performance in every blade, slide, and reagent.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What makes Epredia Superfrost Plus slides different from standard slides?
Superfrost Plus slides carry a permanent positive charge that electrostatically attracts and binds frozen or formalin-fixed tissue sections and cytology preparations to the slide, virtually eliminating tissue fall-off.
2. Can Epredia microtome blades be used on other brands of microtomes?
Yes, Epredia disposable blades are manufactured to standard industry dimensions, making them compatible with most rotary and sliding microtomes used in histology laboratories.
3. How does the SlideMate™ system improve laboratory safety?
The SlideMate™ laser printer provides crisp, permanent labeling that resists all common laboratory solvents, ensuring that sample identification is never lost and reducing the risk of diagnostic errors.
4. Is Epredia equipment suitable for digital pathology workflows?
Absolutely. Epredia is a leader in the transition to digital pathology, offering high-speed whole-slide scanners and AI-powered image analysis software that integrate seamlessly with traditional histology steps.
