Microscope Slides
Microscope Slides
Slides designed to hold samples in place for examination with a microscope; available in glass, plastic, and quartz; also includes products for preparing, staining, storing, and transporting slides.
Microscope slides are usually made of soda lime or borosilicate glass with ground or polished edges. Some are made from specialty plastics, and fused quartz is sometimes used for fluorescence microscopy.
Standard microscope slides measure approx.75 x 25 mm (3 x 1 in.) and are 1 mm thick. Other special purpose sizes are available:
- 75 x 50 mm for geological use
- 46 x 27 mm for petrographic studies
- 48 x 28 mm for thin sections
Specialized slides are available in addition to standard, plain slides:
- Concavity or cavity slides: Have one or more shallow depressions or wells to hold thicker objects, liquids, and tissue cultures
- Rounded corners: For increased safety or for use with a slide clamp or cross-table
- Graticule slides: Marked with a grid for counting reference or size estimates
- Frosted or enamel-coated: For labeling
- Coated: For chemical inertness, enhanced cell adhesion
Microscope coverslips can be glued to the slide to preserve the specimen, slow drying, and prevent contamination. Commercial sealants, laboratory preparations, clear nail polish, or other adhesives can be used.
Coverslips are available in various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses; the thickness can affect image resolution and intensity.
Discover the wide range of microscopes we offer from industry's leading suppliers.
Fisherbrand™ Plain Glass Microslides
Individually selected for consistent quality.
Epredia™ SuperChip™ Microarray Slides, Epoxysilane
Choose from several standard surface chemistries and custom coatings with Epredia™ SuperChip™ Microarray Slides.
Fisherbrand™ Premium Frosted Microscope Slides, Superfrost marking area
With Superfrost™ marking area on one end, one side
Fisherbrand™ Superfrost™ Disposable Microscope Slides
Superfrost coating impervious to most common laboratory chemicals and reagents
Fisherbrand™ Superfrost™ Plus Microscope Slides
An ideal choice for frozen sections, cytocentrifuge preparations, and standard Papanicolaou smears.
Fisherbrand™ ColorFrost™ Plus Microscope Slides
An ideal choice for frozen sections, cytocentrifuge preparations, and standard Papanicolaou smears
Thermo Scientific™ Gene Frame, 65 μL (1.5 x 1.6 cm)
Gene Frames for in-situ feature a dual strength adhesive system which facilitates the easy removal of the frames after use.
Mopec™ Control Slides, IHC P57
All control slides are on Mopec™ IHC Enhanced Hydrophilic Adhesive Slides using Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded (FFPE) human tissue.
Globe Scientific Plain Microscope Slides
Globe Scientific Inc. Plain Microscope Slides produced from premium glass sheets, available in 3 different styles
Fisherbrand™ Premium Plain Glass Microscope Slides
Clear, premium quality
Fisherbrand™ InkJet Plus Microscope Slides
Superfrost™/ColorFrost™ microscope slides designed for use with Leica™ Microsystems IP S inkjet printer
Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Lab-Tek™ Chambered Coverglass
Perform high-magnification microscopy and confocal image analysis with Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ Lab-Tek™ Chambered Coverglass.
Thermo Scientific™ Gene Frame, 125 μL (1.7 x 2.8 cm)
Gene Frames for in-situ feature a dual strength adhesive system which facilitates the easy removal of the frames after use.
Thermo Scientific™ Gene Frame, 25 μL (1.0 x 1.0 cm)
Gene Frames for in-situ feature a dual strength adhesive system which facilitates the easy removal of the frames after use.