Selecting Microscope Accessories on Amazon.com

Microscope accessories are used to extend and complement microscopes. A microscope slide is a thin piece of glass or plastic that holds the specimen in place while viewing. Some slides have a frosted end that enables users to label the specimen. Oftentimes samples on a slide are protected using slide cover slips, which enable the samples to be fixed in place and viewed quickly, preserved for long-term use or storage, or stored without risk of contamination. Slide holders are used to protect and organize slides for long-term storage or mailing, and are available in a variety of sizes and configurations.