Microscope Slides

Color Coded

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Color-coded microscope slides are standard 25 &times; 75 mm glass slides with a permanently tinted frosted end in a specific color, such as blue, green, pink, yellow, white, or orange at MBP. Additional colors, including aqua, red, and lavender, are also available in the Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass range. The color is embedded directly into the frosted-end material, making it chemically resistant and stable through common histology processing steps such as alcohol dehydration, xylene clearing, and aqueous staining.
These slides are used to improve workflow organization by preventing sample mix-ups and allowing rapid visual identification of specimen batches, tissue types, or staining runs.
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Blue frosted slides for routine histology and clear clerical marking.
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Green chemical-resistant surfaces for specialized staining protocols.
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Pink high-visibility ends for rapid sorting in pathology departments.
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Yellow durable glass for consistent labeling in cytology applications.
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White standardized surfaces for high-contrast pencil or ink marking.
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Orange distinctive coding for specialized research batches and trials.
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<h2 data-section-id="z8hs4e" data-start="748" data-end="794">How to Choose Color-Coded Microscope Slides</h2>
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Frosted End: Standard vs Color-Coded
Standard frosted-end slides provide a plain writable surface for pencil or marker labeling. Color-coded frosted slides add a visible color layer on the frosted end, making it easier to identify samples from a distance or during high-throughput workflow conditions such as staining or sorting. Both versions are supplied as Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass slides, pre-cleaned and ready to use.
Workflow-Based Color Assignment
Colors can be assigned based on laboratory workflow requirements, such as separating tissue types, patient batches, or staining protocols. For example, some laboratories use blue for routine H&amp;E cases, yellow for cytology specimens, and pink for special stains. The key requirement is consistency&mdash;once a color is assigned to a category, it should remain fixed to avoid identification errors. In high-volume labs processing large numbers of slides per day, color coding significantly reduces manual sorting time compared with reading individual labels.
Glass Quality and Physical Specifications
All MBP color-coded slides are manufactured from Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. They are supplied pre-cleaned and require no additional washing before use. Standard dimensions are 25 &times; 75 mm with approximately 1 mm thickness. Edge options include 90&deg; ground edges or 45&deg; beveled safety corners depending on handling preference and safety requirements.
Packaging and Ordering
Color-coded microscope slides are typically packaged in boxes of 72 slides. Case quantities are available for institutional and high-volume laboratory purchasing. Because availability may vary by color, labs are advised to confirm stock before placing bulk or purchase order (PO) requests.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="3234" data-end="3259">Specifications Context</h2>
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Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass color-coded slides are manufactured from optical-quality glass and designed for durability across full histology processing workflows. The colored frosted end remains stable during exposure to xylene, alcohols, and staining reagents, ensuring long-term label integrity. Additional colors such as aqua, red, and lavender may be available depending on current stock&mdash;labs should confirm availability with MBP before ordering.
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1334-Microscope Slide Brochure

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1334-Care and Storage of Microscope Slides

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Globe Scientific's Microscope Slides, Beveled Edge with Clipped Corners

Globe Scientific Microscope Slides (SKU 1334) — 25 × 75 × 1.1 mm borosilicate glass with 45° beveled edges, clipped corners, and a frosted labeling area. Available in clear and color-coded variants. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Supplied 72/box, 20 boxes/case.

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Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Frosted, 1 End, 1 Side, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Frosted, 1 End, 1 Side, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Blue Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Blue Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Green Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Green Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Orange Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Orange Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Pink Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Pink Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, White Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, White Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Yellow Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, Yellow Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

1384-50-Microscope Slide Brochure

1384-50-Care and Storage of Microscope Slides

1384-50-TDS - 1380 Series

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Microscope Slides, Diamond White Glass, Beveled Edge with Clipped Corners

1384-50 by Globe Scientific are 25 × 75 × 1 mm Diamond optical white glass microscope slides with 45° beveled edges, clipped corners, and frosting on one end on both sides for labeling. Pre-cleaned and ready to use, they are packed 72/plastic box in cases of 1,440 and available in multiple frosted-area color options. Order via mbpinc.net/quickorder using catalog number 1384-50.

Microscope Slides, Diamond White Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, PINK Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Diamond White Glass, 25 x 75mm, 45° Beveled Edges, Clipped Corners, WHITE Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides Accessories

<h2 data-section-id="wj9kck" data-start="162" data-end="232">What Are Microscope Slide Accessories?</h2>
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Microscope slide accessories are the consumables and tools that support slide handling across three workflow stages: staining and processing, specimen transport, and archival storage. This category at MBP includes Coplin staining jars (for vertical-immersion staining), 20-place portable slide file holders (for case transport), flip-top and polypropylene screw-cap slide mailers (for inter-lab shipping), slide dispensers with up to 72-slide capacity (for bench-top access during staining), and expandable slide storage cabinets (for growing archival collections). Select accessories by workflow stage: Coplin jars for staining, mailers for shipping, dispensers for bench access, and file holders or cabinets for archiving.
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Blood smearing tools with tapered ends for achieving uniform, error-free smears.</li>
<li>20-place microscope slide files for organized specimen tracking.</li>
<li>Coplin staining jars for uniform reagent exposure and cell staining.</li>
<li>Flip-top and extra sturdy plastic slide mailers for safe specimen transport.</li>
<li>Polypropylene slide mailers with red screw caps for leak-proof shipping.</li>
<li>Cardboard slide mailers for cost-effective, short-range sample sharing.</li>
<li>Slide dispensers that hold up to 72 slides for rapid access.</li>
<li>High-capacity slide storage boxes for long-term specimen archiving.</li>
<li>Expandable slide storage cabinets for growing laboratory collections.</li>
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<h2 data-start="2837" data-end="3149">How to Choose Microscope Slide Accessories</h2>
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Staining: Coplin Jars Coplin staining jars are vertical-slot containers that hold 5&ndash;10 slides facing outward, immersing them simultaneously in staining reagents &mdash; haematoxylin, eosin, Gram stains, silver stains, and alcohols. Glass Coplin jars are solvent-resistant for xylene and all laboratory alcohols; polypropylene versions are suitable for aqueous and mildly solvent-containing reagents but are not xylene-compatible. &nbsp; Transport: Slide Mailers Three mailer types address different transport needs. Flip-top plastic mailers are reusable for short-range intra-facility transport. Polypropylene mailers with red screw caps provide a leak-proof sealed closure for shipping biological specimens. Cardboard mailers offer a lower-cost option for non-biohazardous, short-distance lab-to-lab sharing. &nbsp; Bench Access: Slide Dispensers Slide dispensers hold up to 72 slides in a tilted stack, dispensing one slide at a time from the front with one-handed access. This prevents contamination from repeatedly handling the full slide stack and reduces breakage during high-volume staining sessions. &nbsp; Archiving: 20-Place File Holders and Cabinets Twenty-place slide file holders accommodate a single case's slides in a flat, portable format suitable for filing or transporting a patient case. Expandable slide storage cabinets provide modular drawer-based storage for collections that grow over time, holding 100&ndash;500+ slides per cabinet unit.
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<h2 data-section-id="1jl751w" data-start="3151" data-end="3176">Specifications Context</h2>
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Glass Coplin jars are resistant to xylene, acetone, and all laboratory alcohols. Polypropylene Coplin jars tolerate aqueous and mildly solvent-containing stains but are NOT compatible with xylene &mdash; use glass jars for any step involving xylene or halogenated solvents. Polypropylene screw-cap slide mailers from MBP provide a leak-resistant sealed closure for shipping slides containing biological specimens; labs shipping Category B biological substances should confirm UN3373 / IATA P650 compliance of their complete packaging before shipping. Slide dispensers at MBP hold up to 72 standard 25&times;75mm slides.
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Microscope Slide Accessories

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Slide Storage Cabinets Specifications

Expandable Slide Storage Cabinet

513500G is an Expandable Slide Storage Cabinet — heavy-duty metal, chemical-resistant coating, 6 drawers × 750 slides = 4,500 slides per unit, stackable to 45,000 slides across 10 units. Brass knobs and foam slide blocks included.