Double Frosted Microscope Slides – High-Clarity Glass Slides with Dual-Sided Marking Area
Double Frosted Microscope Slides provide a convenient, error-free specimen mounting solution for busy pathology and research environments. By featuring a finely sandblasted or chemically etched frosted end on both top and bottom surfaces, laboratory personnel can rapidly label patient identification numbers, barcode tracking details, or collection dates on either side of the slide without having to check surface orientation under pressure. Produced with uniform glass thickness and an ultra-flat surface, they ensure smooth coverslip placement and distortion-free optical viewing under light microscopes. Constructed to resist harsh histology solvents, routine staining dyes, and heat fixation, these slides streamline sample processing across diagnostic centers throughout Pakistan.
Key Applications:
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Histopathology & Tissue Sectioning: Mounting tissue microtome sections with multi-side labeling flexibility for routine H&E staining and immunohistochemistry (IHC) runs.
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Cytology & Clinical Hematology: Preparing labeled cervical, body fluid, or peripheral blood smears while preventing labeling orientation errors during high-volume sample processing.
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Automated Slide Printing & Barcoding: Fully compatible with optical slide labeling equipment and laser barcode printers in automated pathology workflows.
Specifications & Properties:
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Product Name: Double Frosted Microscope Slide / Dual-Surface Frosted Glass Slide
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Dimensions: Standard 25 mm x 75 mm (1 inch x 3 inches) x 1.0 mm to 1.2 mm thickness
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Material Composition: Premium soda-lime glass / optical-grade clear glass
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Frosted Area: Chemically etched/sandblasted frosted marking area on both sides (top and bottom) at one end
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Edge Finish: 90° ground edges or 45° beveled safety edges with smooth corners to reduce handling injuries
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Optical Performance: High light transmittance with minimal refractive interference and low auto-fluorescence
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Chemical Resistance: Resistant to xylene, ethanol, methanol, formaldehydes, and acidic/basic staining solutions
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Packaging Options: Vacuum-sealed boxes of 50 or 72 slides per box, interleaved with paper to prevent scratch abrasion
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Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, humidity-controlled environment to prevent glass fogging and surface clouding.
Safety & Handling:
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Hazard Class: Non-hazardous labware consumable prior to use. Sharp glass edges present a potential puncture or laceration hazard if cracked or broken.
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Handling & Usage: Hold slides by the double-frosted end or outer edges to avoid leaving skin oil deposits on the central viewing channel. Use solvent-resistant laboratory markers or soft lead pencils for labeling.
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Disposal: Single-use diagnostic consumable. Dispose of damaged or specimen-containing slides in designated puncture-resistant sharps boxes or rigid glass biohazard waste containers according to medical waste management protocols.
