USPE equipment
Elevating & Automated Grossing Stations
Height-adjustable, hands-free grossing stations built in Tennessee. Downdraft and wall-mounted models, formalin dispensing, international export quotes.
Elevating & Automated Grossing Stations
U.S. Pathology Equipment (USPE) builds pathology grossing stations to order in Johnson City, Tennessee. This page covers the configurations buyers search for most when they plan a new or replacement station: elevating (height-adjustable) work surfaces, automated hands-free features, and export to laboratories outside the United States. Every station is quote-only, and final features are confirmed in writing for your selected model.
Elevating and height-adjustable grossing stations
An elevating grossing station lets each pathologist, pathologists' assistant or histotechnologist set the work surface to their own height. Labs with several shifts, sit-stand ergonomic programs or accessibility requirements often ask for this first. On USPE stations, a height-adjustable work surface is a configurable option on the Pathology Grossing Station (USPE-1035-01) and the Downdraft Pathology Grossing Station (USPE-GS-DD).
- What to send: the working-height range your staff need, whether users sit, stand or both, and any accessibility requirement.
- Confirmed at quote: the lift range, the drive type and controls, the load rating and how the plumbing and exhaust connections move with the surface.
- Also searched as: adjustable-height grossing table, ergonomic grossing workstation, height-adjustable pathology workstation, ventilated dissection workstation with elevating capability.
Automated and hands-free grossing station features
"Automated grossing station" usually means the routine steps run without hand contact: water, rinse, fluid dispensing and waste. USPE stations can be configured with these features (availability depends on the model):
Hands-free water
Electric-eye (sensor) or foot-pedal water controls, plus a built-in table rinse assembly.
Formalin dispense and recovery
Integrated formalin dispensing and recovery, so fixative is handled at the station rather than poured by hand.
Waste handling
Commercial disposers (1/2, 3/4 or 1 hp on the wall-mounted model), removable trash containers and integrated fluid containment.
Ventilation
Downdraft capture through the work surface, or back-draft exhaust on wall-mounted stations, ducted to building exhaust or filtered.
Documentation tools
A specimen photography stand plus camera, monitor and dictation mounts, so images and notes are captured at the bench.
Lighting and filtration
Task lighting, with activated-charcoal and potassium filter options on the wall-mounted station.
Tell us which steps you want hands-free. We will confirm which features are standard, which are options and which need site utilities for the model you choose.
Grossing station types compared
| Configuration | Best fit | Elevating option | Ventilation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downdraft Pathology Grossing Station (USPE-GS-DD) | Freestanding, high-volume surgical pathology | Height-adjustable surface option | Downdraft through the work surface |
| Pathology Grossing Station (USPE-1035-01) | Hospital and reference labs needing sink, formalin and photography in one station | Height-adjustable surface option | Downdraft, below the work surface |
| Wall-Mounted Grossing Station | Smaller rooms that need a full grossing workflow in less floor space | Working height specified at quote | Back-draft exhaust, ducted or self-contained |
| Vet Necropsy Grossing Workstation | Veterinary and animal-science pathology | Lift options reviewed separately | Building exhaust connection |
| Pathology Grossing Station Package | New lab build-outs that need the station, storage and supporting equipment quoted together | Per selected station | Per selected station |
International and export grossing stations
USPE quotes grossing stations for hospitals, universities, medical examiner offices and research laboratories outside the United States, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Mexico and the Caribbean. International orders are quoted as a project, so the station is built to your electrical service and site conditions before it ships.
- Electrical: state your local voltage and frequency (for example, 230 V / 50 Hz). Electrical components are confirmed for that service.
- Freight: stations ship crated by freight. The wall-mounted model needs a forklift or loading dock, because liftgate delivery is not available for that unit.
- Documentation: spec sheets, ventilation and electrical schedules and listing documents are available for review by your engineer or local authority.
- Purchasing: formal quotes, RFQ and tender responses, and purchase orders from institutions. See international equipment export and export planning.
Compliance note: the Pathology Grossing Station (USPE-1035-01) is listed with NSF, UL and ASTM E84 certifications and is designed to meet the OSHA formaldehyde exposure limits. Requirements vary by country and authority, so confirm local listings and electrical approvals with your quote.
What to include in your quote request
- Room dimensions, door openings and the delivery path
- The station type (downdraft, wall-mounted or package) and the required width and depth
- The working-height range, if you need an elevating surface
- The hands-free features you want: sensor water, formalin dispensing, disposer and rinse
- The exhaust connection (ducted or filtered) and the water, drain and electrical service
- The country, delivery address and purchasing requirements (PO, tender or grant)
Frequently asked questions
What is an elevating grossing station?
It is a pathology grossing station with a height-adjustable work surface, so each user can set an ergonomic working height. On USPE stations this is an option, and the lift range and controls are confirmed at quote.
Are USPE grossing stations automated?
They can be configured with hands-free and automated features: electric-eye or foot-pedal water, a table rinse, formalin dispense and recovery, disposers and integrated ventilation. The features available depend on the model and are confirmed in your quote.
Do you ship grossing stations internationally?
Yes. International grossing stations are quoted as projects, with freight, electrical service and documentation confirmed for the destination country before the order is approved.
Downdraft or wall-mounted: which should I choose?
Downdraft stations capture vapor through the work surface and offer the most options. Wall-mounted stations use back-draft exhaust and save floor space in smaller rooms.
Where are USPE grossing stations made?
They are built to order in Johnson City, Tennessee, by U.S. Pathology Equipment.
Project photographs
Installed stainless steel casework
Sink cabinets, open knee space and glass-front storage, photographed in the room.
