Name: Globe Scientific's Frosted Microscope Slides, Ground Edge with Safety Corners
SKU: 1324
Availability: InStock

Color Coded

<h2 data-section-id="nkwuob" data-start="0" data-end="42">What Are Color-Coded Microscope Slides?</h2>
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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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Globe Scientific's Frosted Microscope Slides, Ground Edge with Safety Corners

Globe Scientific Frosted Microscope Slides are frosted soda lime glass microscope slides, 25mm × 75mm × 1.1mm, with frosting on one end and one side for pencil and marker specimen labeling, ground edges, and safety corners. Available in multiple colors for color-coded specimen management, packed 72/box in cases of 1,440. Available in 11 frosted colors — order by color suffix (e.g., 1324B for Blue, 1324G for Green, 1324Y for Yellow); CS/1440 or BOX/144 per color.

Manufacture

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Frosted, 1 End, 1 Side, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Frosted, 1 End, 1 Side, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Aqua Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Aqua Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Blue Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Blue Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Gold Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Gold Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Green Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Green Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Lilac Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Lilac Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Orange Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Orange Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Pink Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Pink Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Tan Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Tan Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, White Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, White Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Yellow Frosted, 72/Box, 20 Boxes/Case (10 Gross)

Microscope Slides, Glass, 25 x 75mm, 90° Ground Edges with Safety Corners, Yellow Frosted, 72/Box, 2 Boxes/Case (1 Gross)

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