Posts of the Category: Accessories
Here we discuss all accessories and tidbits that are needed when working with a microscope. Some of the accessories are absolutely necessary, others are experimental and improvised.
The hemocytometer (counting chamber)
The hemocytometer (or haemocytometer or counting chamber) is a specimen slide which is used to determine the concentration of cells in a liquid sample. It is frequently used to determine the concentration of blood cells (hence the name “hemo-”) but also the concentration of sperm cells in a sample.
How to make microscope filters
Commercial microscope filters are usually made of stained glass. In the case of patch stops (as used in dark-field illumination), they may be made of aluminum. The dark-field patch stops block some of the light and the specimen will appear bright on dark background. The traditional way of DIY patch stops is cutting them out [...]
Microscope Slides and Cover Glasses
This post gives an overview over common microscope slides and cover glass standards.