Microscope Slide Dispenser
The Boekel Scientific Microscope Slides Dispenser from Boekel Scientific protects slides from dust and cross-contamination, adjusts to accommodate slides of different thicknesses and dispenses with all the unnecessary formalities.
Though not a stamping device for microscopic slides, our stainless-steel microscope slide dispenser is sterilizable, holds up to 54 standard 1-inch-by-3-inch slides and comes with a rubber cushion on the bottom to prevent slips and scratches on your benchtop.
Histology Overview
Histology Laboratories specialize in the microscopic study of cells and tissues of plants and animals. Labs that focus on the microscopic study of diseased tissue are referred to as histopathology laboratories. Histology requires specialized equipment for preserving and preparing samples for viewing under a microscope. The process typically follows the same routine:
Grossing and Fixation - Tissue samples are taken and trimmed to the proper size. These samples are then placed into solutions to preserve the sample.
Processing - Water is removed from the sample and replaced with melted paraffin wax. The wax solidifies and maintains the tissue structure
Embedding - The tissue is placed in a larger block of wax so that it can be cut properly.
Sectioning - The paraffin block with tissue is placed into a microtome. The microtome slices sections of the tissue into a ribbon. This ribbon is then placed into a water bath so it can be placed on a slide.
Staining - Depending on the tissue type the sample needs to be stained so that the structures and items of interest can be viewed in a microscope. Molecular probes can be used to detect cancer, genetic anomalies, and bacteria or viral infections.
Viewing - The sample is viewed under a microscope.
Storing - Many samples require long term storage. Specially designed cabinets are used to store vast quantities of slides and cassettes.