Pathology Grossing Station

The USPE Pathology Grossing Station (USPE-1035-01) is the configurable downdraft grossing station in the U.S. Pathology Equipment line — a formalin grossing station built for specimen accessioning with integrated downdraft ventilation, fluid containment, and 304 stainless dissection-grade construction. Built for hospital pathology departments, surgical pathology labs, ME and forensic pathology centers, university teaching hospitals, histology labs, and research institutions running specimen workflow.

At a glance

• Downdraft grossing station — formaldehyde and fixative vapor capture
• Formalin grossing station — integrated fluid containment for 10% NBF workflow
• Ventilated dissection workstation — OSHA-compliant capture below the work surface
• 304 stainless steel dissection-grade work surface
• Configurable — sink, formalin dispense/recovery, height-adjustable surface, photography stand
• USPE-1035-01 — image-of-record model number
• NSF, UL, ASTM E84 certified · meets OSHA formaldehyde PEL
• 10-year structural warranty
• American made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the USPE workflow line

The USPE-1035-01 is the dedicated specimen-accessioning workstation in the USPE pathology lab equipment line — distinct from autopsy tables (full cadaver workflow). Pairs with the autopsy line: USPE-1035-PED Pedestal Autopsy Table, USPE-1035-06DT-V Vented Covered Dissection Table, and the USPE-1035-02 Covered Dissection Table.

Full USPE catalog: pathology and autopsy equipment — the complete pathology lab equipment, forensic autopsy equipment, and medical examiner equipment line.

Histology grossing station vs tissue grossing station — what’s the difference?

A histology grossing station is the same physical workstation under a different department label — histology labs use the term when grossing is upstream of tissue processing, embedding, and microtomy. A tissue grossing station emphasizes the tissue-handling side of specimen workflow. Both terms describe what the USPE-1035-01 does: dissect, document, and accession surgical or autopsy specimens with formaldehyde vapor capture and fluid containment. The same configurable workstation serves surgical pathology, histology, tissue accessioning, and autopsy specimen accessioning workflows.

Why downdraft ventilation matters

Formalin grossing station workflow handles fixative-wet specimens — formaldehyde (10% NBF) vapor is the dominant ambient exposure source in a pathology lab. OSHA action level: 0.5 ppm 8-hour TWA. PEL: 0.75 ppm. The USPE-1035-01 downdraft ventilation pulls vapor down through the work surface and out through a HEPA-stage filter or facility exhaust before it reaches the operator’s breathing zone. Downdraft is standard on this unit, not a costly add-on as on lower-tier ventilated dissection workstation units.

Specifications

Configuration options

Standard configuration ships with downdraft ventilation. Common variants include integrated sink and faucet, integrated formalin dispense/recovery, height-adjustable work surface (also requested as “ventilated dissection workstation with elevating capability”), and dedicated specimen photography stand. Specify at quote.

Compliance and procurement

Specified for hospital pathology, ME, university teaching hospital, and research institution AHJ review. Documentation: spec sheet, ventilation schedule, electrical schedule, NSF/UL listings, ASTM E84 certifications, formaldehyde exposure compliance documentation. Net terms for institutional, government, federal, and university buyers.

Pricing and financing

$12,789.99 factory direct.

• 0% financing at checkout — Shop Pay Installments for qualified buyers
• Extended financing — apply here
• Section 179 in-year tax treatment
• Net terms for institutional and government buyers

Shipping and lead time

Built-to-order. Lead time 6–8 weeks. Delivery times by region.

Regional desks: Southeast · Midwest · Northeast · Southwest · Rocky Mountain · Pacific · Canada.

Competitor benchmarks

Comparable downdraft grossing station and formalin grossing station units from MOBI Lab (mobilab.us), Mopec, Mortech, Thermo Scientific, and Leica run higher per-unit with longer lead times. Buyers searching “best grossing station” for hospital pathology procurement consistently land on USPE for downdraft standard + American manufacturing + 10-year warranty. See the MOBI vs USPE comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a histology grossing station or a tissue grossing station?

Both — the USPE-1035-01 is the same physical workstation under either department label. Histology labs use it upstream of processing/embedding/microtomy. Surgical pathology labs use it for tissue accessioning. The downdraft ventilation, fluid containment, and 304 stainless surface serve both workflows.

Does it include downdraft ventilation?

Yes — downdraft is standard on this downdraft grossing station, not an add-on. Meets OSHA 0.75 ppm formaldehyde PEL.

What can be configured?

Integrated sink, formalin dispense/recovery, height-adjustable work surface, and specimen photography stand. Specify at quote.

How does it compare to a Mopec grossing station or Mortech autopsy table line?

Factory-direct American manufacturing, faster lead times, 10-year warranty, downdraft included standard. mobilab.us, Mopec, and Mortech equivalents typically charge downdraft as an upgrade.

What about Thermo Scientific or Leica grossing stations?

Higher per-unit at comparable spec. USPE positions as the American-made best grossing station alternative at factory-direct pricing.

What’s the lead time?

6–8 weeks from quote confirmation.

Where is it manufactured?

Johnson City, Tennessee. U.S. Pathology Equipment, American made by the family-owned pathology lab equipment manufacturer since 2009, A+ Rated by the BBB.

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