Glassware

Laboratory Glassware at MBP

MBP offers laboratory glassware designed for histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), cytology, and pathology applications. The primary products in this category include microscope slides available in standard, charged, and specialty formats. Among the most widely used options are Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass charged microscope slides, manufactured from optical-quality white glass and designed to provide enhanced tissue and cell adhesion during staining and processing procedures.

Laboratories performing IHC, frozen section analysis, cytospin preparations, or Papanicolaou (PAP) smears often rely on charged microscope slides as a routine consumable. MBP supplies Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass slides in bulk packaging suitable for high-volume laboratory use.

What you will find:

• Histology supplies that stay clear under pressure.

• Microbiology glassware for serious microbial research.

• Microscope Slides for distortion-free imaging.

• Glass Culture Tubes built for safe incubation.

• Beakers that make mixing and handling effortless.

• Graduated Cylinders for dead-accurate liquid measurement.

• Volumetric Flasks for precision-obsessed solution prep.

• Glass Media Bottle options for leak-proof reagent storage.

• Glass Erlenmeyer Flasks for stable titration and culturing.

• IHC Slides specialized for your toughest IHC runs.

What Laboratory Glassware Does MBP Carry?

Charged Microscope Slides

Charged microscope slides feature a positively charged surface that improves the adhesion of tissue sections and cellular preparations during staining and washing procedures. These slides help reduce the risk of tissue loss during heat-induced antigen retrieval (HIER), buffer washes, and other processing steps commonly used in immunohistochemistry.

Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass charged slides are manufactured from optical-quality white glass and are available in standard 25 × 75 mm dimensions with an approximate thickness of 1 mm. Options include 90° ground edges or 45° beveled safety edges, along with multiple frosted label colors to assist with specimen identification and laboratory organization.

Standard Microscope Slides

Standard pre-cleaned microscope slides are commonly used for routine laboratory procedures including hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, Gram staining, blood smear preparation, cytology, and general microscopy applications. These slides are available in plain or frosted-end formats and provide reliable performance for applications where enhanced tissue adhesion is not required.

Specialty Slides

Specialty microscope slides are designed for specific laboratory workflows, including automated immunohistochemistry platforms and advanced staining systems. Certain hydrophilic slide surfaces support improved reagent distribution and reduced background staining in automated instruments. Color-coded slide options also assist laboratories with sample tracking and workflow management.

Choosing the Right Slide for Your Application

For formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue sections processed with heat-induced antigen retrieval, positively charged slides are generally recommended to ensure strong tissue adhesion throughout staining procedures.

Frozen tissue sections and cytospin preparations also benefit from charged surfaces that help maintain specimen integrity during handling and processing.

Papanicolaou smears and other cytology specimens often require enhanced cell retention, making charged slides a preferred choice.

Automated immunohistochemistry systems may utilize specialty hydrophilic charged slides designed to optimize staining performance and reagent distribution.

For routine histology, blood smears, and general microscopy applications, standard pre-cleaned microscope slides typically provide sufficient performance while maintaining cost efficiency.

Specifications Context

Globe Scientific Diamond White Glass charged microscope slides are manufactured from optical-quality white glass and supplied pre-cleaned and ready for use. Standard slide dimensions are 25 × 75 mm with an approximate thickness of 1 mm. Slides are available with either 90° ground edges or 45° beveled safety corners.

Frosted labeling areas are available in multiple colors, including white, blue, red, green, yellow, orange, aqua, pink, and lavender, helping laboratories organize specimens and workflows more efficiently.

Packaging options include boxes containing 72 or 144 slides, with case quantities available for laboratories requiring high-volume inventory. Globe Scientific products are manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

As of 2026, MBP stocks charged microscope slides in various color options and packaging formats. Availability of specific colors and case quantities may vary. 

Request a quote from the team at MBP to lock in the best performance for your bench.