Microscope Slides Beveled Edge with 45° Corner Single Frosted End

Beveled edge microscope slides, 26mm x 76mm, are widely used for haematology, microbiology and pathology applications, and are ideal for performing blood smears. The edges and corners are angled at 45 degrees rather than straight. This makes the slides easier to handle, prevents finger cuts and gives a secure grip during blood smear preparation.

The single frosted end allows for easy marking with pencil, marking pens and conventional labelling systems. It is on the front of the slide, and frosted ends can be manufactured by grinding or etching.

The slides are manufactured from soda-lime glass with the float process and are particularly suitable for medical laboratories.

Specification:

• Brand: LABOCARE™
• Microscope Slides 7105: Frosted One End and One Side
• Dimension: Approx. 76 x 26 mm
• Thickness: Approx. 1-1.2mm
• Beveled edged
• Non-interleaved
• Single Frosted
• Pre-cleaned
• 45° Corners
• Pack of 50

Why should a microscope slide be held by its edges?

Always hold your glass microscope slides and cover slips by their edges. Touching other parts may cause fingerprints on their surfaces which negatively affect image quality.

What are the two types of microscope slides?

There are two main types: flat slides and concave (well or depression) slides. Concave slides have an indent to hold liquids, so a cover slip, the smaller section of glass normally used with flat slides, isn't needed.

What should you always remember when handling microscope slides?

Your slide should be prepared with a coverslip over the sample to protect the objective lenses if they touch the slide. Do not touch the glass part of the lenses with your fingers, and use only special lens paper to clean them. Always keep your microscope covered when not in use.

What is the difference between a permanent slide and a temporary slide?

In all cases the material is mounted on a glass slide prior to its examination. Temporary preparations are examined and then discarded, usually on the same day, whereas permanent preparations may remain in good condition for years.

What do the factory catalogue numbers such as 7101 mean?

The category codes refer to the finish on the slide. Slides can have various finishes on the edges and can be plain, single frosted or double frosted. The code differentiates between the finish on the edges and the frostings:

• 7101 Plain, ground edges 90°/45°
• 7102 Plain, unground edges 90°/45°
• 7103 Single concave, ground edges 45°
• 7104 Double concaves, ground edges 45°
• 7105 Single frosted end, ground edges 90°/45°
• 7105-1 Single frosted end, unground edges 90°
• 7105-A Single frosted end, Beveled edges 45°
• 7106 Frosted both ends on one side, ground edges 90°
• 7107 Double frosted ends, ground edges 90°/45°
• 7107-1 Double frosted ends, unground edges 90°
• 7108 Frosted both ends on both sides, ground edges 90°
• 7109 Colour frosted end, ground edge 90°/45°
• 7110 Fully frosted on one side, ground edges 90°
• 7111 Poly-L-lysine Coated slide 90°/45°
• 7112 Positive charged slide 90°/45°
• 7113 Silane coated slide 90°/45°