Slide Storage Cabinet, 6-Drawer Stackable Unit, Modular

Each 6-drawer unit holds up to 5000 standard 1" x 3" microscope slides. Stack up to 10 cabinet on top of the non-slip base accessory (required, not included.) Please Note: Cabinets are stacked by utilizing built-in tabs in the bottom of each unit. Because of this, cabinets will be unstable if placed on a bench-top without the use of a Cabinet Base (BOE-141001) underneath the first cabinet. You only need 1 base for up to (10) 6-drawer units.

• Durable cold rolled steel construction with baked on epoxy finish
• Drawers slide smoothly and quietly
• Plastic drawer dividers can be removed to store objects up to 2" wide
• Drawer backs act as handles to easily transport drawer to different location
• Cabinets can be interlocked up to 10 units high
• When stacked, cabinets interlock for added stability
• Includes sponge blocks spacers and identification labels
• Optional Cabinet Base Model # 141001 has rubber feet to prevent scratching and slipping
• 2 year warranty

Histology Overview

Histology Laboratories specialize in the microscopic study of cells and tissues of plants and animals. Labs that focus on the microscopic study of diseased tissue are referred to as histopathology laboratories. Histology requires specialized equipment for preserving and preparing samples for viewing under a microscope. The process typically follows the same routine:

Grossing and Fixation - Tissue samples are taken and trimmed to the proper size. These samples are then placed into solutions to preserve the sample.

Processing - Water is removed from the sample and replaced with melted paraffin wax. The wax solidifies and maintains the tissue structure

Embedding - The tissue is placed in a larger block of wax so that it can be cut properly.

Sectioning - The paraffin block with tissue is placed into a microtome. The microtome slices sections of the tissue into a ribbon. This ribbon is then placed into a water bath so it can be placed on a slide.

Staining - Depending on the tissue type the sample needs to be stained so that the structures and items of interest can be viewed in a microscope. Molecular probes can be used to detect cancer, genetic anomalies, and bacteria or viral infections.

Viewing - The sample is views under a microscope.

Storing - Many samples require long term storage. Specially designed cabinets are used to store vast quantities of slides and cassettes.

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