Histology Equipment Service Contracts
Running a busy histology or pathology lab? A single equipment failure can grind everything to a halt. That’s why Rankin Services offers tailored service contracts designed to keep your lab running smoothly, reduce long-term costs, and ensure full compliance with CLIA, CAP, and internal QA standards.
With over 50 years of combined experience, our team supports hospitals, research labs, and diagnostic facilities across the Midwest and beyond with contracts that actually fit how you work.
Why Choose a Service Contract?
Equipment repair can be unpredictable and expensive. A service contract gives your lab:
- Predictable budgeting
- Priority emergency response
- Discounted or included parts and labor
- Scheduled preventative maintenance (PM)
- Regulatory compliance documentation
Whether you run a small private lab or a high-throughput hospital department, Rankin’s service contracts ensure you’re never left without support.
What Equipment Is Covered?
We offer service contracts for all major histology and pathology instruments:
- Cryostats
- Tissue Processors
- Microtomes
- Embedding Centers
- Slide Stainers
- Coverslippers
- Histology Equipment Calibration
Don’t see your model? Reach out — we likely support it.
Submit A Service Ticket
Enter the details of your request in the following form and someone from our service department will contact you.
What’s Included in a Rankin Service Contract
What’s Included in a Rankin Service Contract
hile every contract is customized, typical benefits include:
- One or more preventative maintenance (PM) visits per year
- Priority dispatch for emergency repairs
- Labor included or discounted
- Parts included or capped pricing
- Loaner equipment (when available)
- Detailed service reports for compliance
- Phone and remote support
- Free shipping for depot repairs (where applicable)
We also offer hybrid plans that combine on-site service with depot turnaround for smaller items.
Contract Tiers
We offer three contract levels:
Basic
Standard
Premium
Who Uses Rankin Service Contracts?
- Hospital pathology departments
- Independent diagnostic labs
- Veterinary and animal pathology labs
- Teaching labs and research universities
- Mobile or field-based labs
Whether your equipment supports human diagnostics or veterinary pathology, our team helps you stay compliant and reduce downtime.
On-Site & Depot Service Coverage
We offer on-site service contracts in:
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Indiana
- Illinois
- Colorado
- California
Outside of these areas? Ask about our nationwide depot support and remote calibration plans.
How to Get Started
We make it easy:
- Request a quote with your equipment list
- We’ll recommend the ideal contract tier
- Choose your add-ons or customizations
- Sign and schedule your first PM
You’ll get peace of mind, compliance-ready documentation, and top-tier support whenever issues arise.
Request a Service Contract Today
Take the guesswork out of equipment support. Contact Rankin Services to build a contract that protects your lab and budget.
ScheduleCombine with Emergency Repair Coverage
Every service contract includes or enhances your emergency repair benefits. Learn more about our emergency repair services.
FAQs
No, but they’re often reviewed during audits. A contract helps you maintain a paper trail of maintenance and support.
Yes. We’ll work with you to build a contract around your volume, equipment mix, and compliance requirements.
We still support many legacy models. Contact us to confirm.
We offer site-wide and multi-location agreements.
Most of our clients are in histology or pathology, but we also support cytology and research labs.