Outsource Histology With Confidence. GLP-Compliant, QC-First, Fast Turnaround.
From routine histology and special staining to IHC, immunofluorescence (IF), and medical device histopathology, Wax-it delivers clean, consistent slides your team can trust.
Accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
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Routine Histology
Processing, embedding, sectioning, and H&E done right, with rigorous QC.
Wax-it supports toxicity and efficacy workflows under GLP or non-GLP requirements.
Good fit for: ongoing studies, overflow capacity, repeatable production runs.
Special Staining
Special stains that are consistent, documented, and control-backed.
Wax-it offers special staining designed to reveal structures/microorganisms not readily seen with H&E—using standardized protocols, high-quality reagents, regular equipment maintenance, and rigorous QC with positive/negative controls.
Aruna and the team always perform top notch processing and analysis. The work is always completed in a timely manner with the utmost care and attention to detail.!
Trevor Fisher
Senior Research AssociateTimely, communicative and a pleasure to work with! Very grateful to have used Wax-it for our histological needs!
Anna Badner
ScientistAs a dedicated customer of Wax-It for over five years, I am compelled to acknowledge the outstanding service provided by Shahla Zahiri and her team. Their expertise and commitment to excellence in pathology have consistently exceeded my expectations. From precise processing to thorough quality control, Shahla and her team exhibit professionalism and skill in every aspect of their work. I am grateful for their unwavering dedication to quality, making Wax It my trusted choice for histology services
Nasim Kajabadi
Postdoc Research and Teaching FellowWe wanted to thank your team for your excellent service. Our pathologist reviewed the slides from the last experiment and reaffirmed how good quality and consistent the slides were.
Samuel Gaudreault
ScientistAllow me to thank you and your team for the excellent quality of the histology you have run for us. We had our pathologist review the skin study you processed and he commented that all skin sections were well fixed with sectioning and staining of good quality which facilitated accurate microscopic examination and orientation of hair follicles facilitated microscopic examination of all skin layers. Kudos to your team for the excellent work they provided!
Alex Caron
Principal InvestigatorWe shared the images of the most recent studies with the larger organization and the whole team. We're very happy with the quality of the staining and images. We appreciate your efforts to continue to provide high-quality data.
Michaelanne Woerner
Principal Scientist
Tell us what you’re sending
Tissue type, fixation/handling, endpoints, and required services (routine histology, special stains, IHC, IF, device histopathology).
We confirm workflow + QC plan
You’ll get clear expectations, documentation, and alignment on controls where applicable (especially for special stains, IHC/IF).
You receive slides you can move forward with
Quality-checked deliverables shipped after review, so your team spends less time troubleshooting.
Who We Help
For labs and organizations that need dependable histology throughput, including:
• Biotech & pharma teams
• CROs and research institutions
• Early-stage academic labs scaling studies
If your team needs a histology CRO that can handle routine work and complex workflows, you’re in the right place.
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When your lab is overloaded, the risk isn’t just delay; it’s data quality.
If you’re sending tissue out, you need a partner who can protect your timelines and your readouts:
• Inconsistent staining intensity or background
• Repeats due to section quality issues
• Unclear chain of QC responsibility
• Complex implant/device samples that typical histology workflows can’t handle
• Biomarker work that needs reproducible IHC/IF and reliable controls
Wax-it is built to be your “down-the-hall” outsource lab without the uncertainty.
IHC (Immunohistochemistry)
IHC services built for biomarker discovery, method development, and antibody testing.
Wax-it’s IHC programs support optimization with literature review, custom protocol development, internal tissue controls, and digital whole slide scanning for detailed review.
Their IHC/IF workflow is supported with automation (auto-stainers) designed to improve precision and turnaround.
IF (Immunofluorescence)
Singleplex and multiplex IF for clear localization and richer signal insight.
Wax-it provides advanced IF services with strong method development, focused on precise localization and analysis of proteins in tissue samples.
Common IF applications: protein localization, immunophenotyping, drug discovery workflows, and more.
Medical Device Histopathology
Implants and devices demand specialized handling. Our strength.
Wax-it evaluates tissue-device interactions and structural integrity with custom protocol development, resin histology, and specialized cutting/grinding/polishing techniques to produce thin sections for detailed examination. They also combine histochemical stains and IHC labeling to assess tissue/immune responses around devices.
Our Services
Why Wax-it
Quality that holds up under review—and speed that keeps studies moving.
Many histology providers emphasize fast turnaround and automation. (For example, competitors highlight rapid turnaround and automated workflows/digital enablement.) Wax-it differentiates by pairing speed with a QC-first, GLP-ready operating model:
What makes Wax-it different
• Dedicated QC station: every slide is assessed before shipment
• GLP-compliant CRO: built for regulatory-minded preclinical work
• Device histopathology expertise: resin + precision sectioning through device/tissue intact
• IHC/IF optimization depth: custom protocol development + tissue controls + scanning
• Pathology reporting support: board-certified pathologists; regulatory-oriented reporting available
How It Works
FAQs
Yes—Wax-it operates as a GLP-compliant CRO and supports both GLP and non-GLP projects.
Wax-it uses standardized protocols and runs controls as part of rigorous QC—especially for special stains.
Yes—Wax-it offers an optimization program including protocol development, tissue controls, and slide scanning.
Yes—medical device histopathology is a specialty area, including resin histology and precision sectioning techniques.
Ready to stop re-running stains and start shipping results?
Request a histology services quote for routine work, special stains, IHC/IF, or medical device histopathology.
Why Wax-it
GLP-compliant preclinical CRO (GLP & non-GLP projects)
Dedicated QC station. Every slide checked before shipping
Board-certified pathologists available
Built for pilot studies multi-timepoint efficacy / tox programs
600+
satisfied clients
14,100+
completed distinctive projects
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