To keep your prepared microscope slides in good condition, always store them in a container made for the purpose and away from heat and bright light. The ideal storage area is a cool, dark location, such as a closed cabinet in a temperature-controlled room. Stained slides naturally fade over time.
What do you do with used microscope slides?
Used microscope slides: Drop discarded microscope slides in the container at your table labeled "Used Slides". These slides will be autoclaved and recycled. Used swabs: Discard into pipette buckets or the biohazard bins. Uncontaminated material: Discard in the regular trashcans and never in the biohazard bins.
How do you transport microscope slides?
Transportation and storage conditions considerably affect the quality and performance of microscope slides. Microscope slides should be stored in a dry place at constant room temperature. Slides should be stored on a pallet or shelf and not directly on a floor.
Where do we keep the slide of the object on microscope?
Stage: The flat platform where you place your slides. Stage clips hold the slides in place. Revolving Nosepiece or Turret: This is the part that holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power.
How do you transport a microscope?
When transporting the microscope, hold it in an upright position with one hand on its arm and the other supporting its base. Avoid jarring the instrument when setting it down. Use only special grit-free lens paper to clean the lenses.
How do you move a microscope slide?
Place the microscope slide on the stage (6) and fasten it with the stage clips. Look at the objective lens (3) and the stage from the side and turn the focus knob (4) so the stage moves upward. Move it up as far as it will go without letting the objective touch the coverslip.
How should you handle microscope slides?
Slides should be held by the edges, avoiding the cover glass area. Always begin viewing a slide using the microscope's lowest magnification. This reduces the risk of contact by the microscope's objective lens.