Colorfrost® Microscope Slide, Colored
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Description
Colorfrost® Microscope Slide, Colored
The Colorfrost® Microscope Slide, Colored is a high-quality glass slide designed for routine and advanced light microscopy workflows in clinical, research, and educational laboratories. Built for dependable specimen mounting and clear visualization, it combines a smooth viewing area with a durable, colored frosted end that supports easy identification, labeling, and organization of multiple cases or protocols.
Each slide features a frosted writing surface at one end, tinted in distinct colors to help laboratories separate samples by patient, test type, stain set, priority, or workstation. The frosted end accepts common slide-marking methods and helps reduce smearing compared with writing directly on clear glass. The remaining area is clear for optimal microscopic examination, supporting brightfield and many standard staining techniques used in histology, cytology, hematology, microbiology, and pathology.
Key features
- Colored frosted label area for rapid visual sorting and consistent case management.
- Clear viewing surface for undistorted specimen observation and imaging.
- Uniform glass construction to promote consistent focus and reliable handling during staining and coverslipping.
- Ready for routine laboratory use with standard racks, slide boxes, and staining systems.
- Compatible with common labeling practices such as pencils and laboratory markers on the frosted end.
Typical applications
- Histology sections mounted from paraffin or frozen tissue workflows
- Cytology smears and cytocentrifuge preparations
- Microbiology smears for differential and special stains
- Teaching collections and proficiency testing where color coding improves workflow
- Multi-step staining protocols where slide color indicates reagent sequence or batch
Workflow benefits
Color coding can reduce mix-ups in high-throughput environments by providing an immediate visual cue before reading written identifiers. The frosted end also offers a stable surface for writing specimen IDs, dates, block numbers, stain names, or technician initials. In addition, the slide’s clear area supports consistent illumination and contrast for microscopy, enabling accurate review of cellular detail and tissue architecture.
Specifications
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Product type | Microscope slide with colored frosted end |
| Material | Glass |
| Format | Standard slide size compatible with common holders and staining racks |
| Label area | Frosted, colored end for writing and quick identification |
| Use | Specimen mounting, staining, and microscopic examination |
Handling and storage
Handle slides by the edges to help keep the viewing area clean. Store in a dry, dust-free slide box or dispenser. For best results, ensure the specimen surface is free of oils and debris prior to mounting, and use coverslips and mounting media appropriate to your laboratory protocol and downstream imaging requirements.
For additional details on color availability, packaging configuration, and compatible accessories, consult the manufacturer’s product literature or your laboratory supply catalog.
