Laboratory Essentials

BIOPSY SPONGE PADS
CLICK HERE for part number and pricing.
This product is located in our Grossing & Embedding section

BIOPSY WRAPS, BIOSAVERS
CLICK HERE for part number and pricing
This product is found in our Grossing & Embedding section



GRAC
CLICK HERE for part number and pricing
This product is located in our Laboratory Equipment section

HYDROSORB-X™
Water absorbent packets designed to fit in the bottom of your clearing agent dish (manual or auto). Extends life of clearant and reduces disposal costs. Helps when "humidity" is high. Color indicator signals replacement. Effective for solvents & aliphatic hydrocarbs. Size specific for internal dimensions. Custom sizes available.

IMMUNOPEROXIDASE REAGENT RACK
Designed to help organize all those antibody vials! Paper strips allow each hole to be labeled for quick access & reference.

MICROWAVE DRYING RACK
Designed for microwave drying of slides and then into xylene without melting or cracking. Also see EASY DIP SLIDE STAINING RACK.

Quality Control Boards
Magnetic Attachment For Steel & Non-Steel Surfaces. Keeps QC charts visible and easily accessible for daily notations. The clear, mylar cover keeps records neat & clean.
Brushes

Camel Hair Round Large
Uses include: dusting microtome & cryostat. Catching cryostat sections. Slightly pointed tip. Max brush diameter 3/4 x 1 1/2 long.

Camel Hair Round Small
Uses include: preventing cryo sections from curling & laying out tissue in water bath. Soft brown hair with metal ferrule & thin wooden handle. Brush diameter 3/16 x 13/16 long.

Camel Hair 1 Flat
Uses include: general cleanup and removing air bubbles from water bath. Dusting sensitive instruments. Wooden handle with metal ferrule. Brush width 1 x 1 long.
Magnifying Glasses

Magnifying Glasses
Ideal for:
- Embedding Tissue
- Gross Dissection
- Small/Detailed Procedures
For more information on this product along with pricing and part number, please click here.
Microtome & Cryostat Aligners
MICROTOME ALIGNER - UniversalMICROTOME ALIGNER - Universal
Every microtome can be ready to do recuts on those precious biopsies! So simple & quick to use, you will be amazed. Only one aligner needed for ALL models, and it will last forever.

CRYOALIGNER (Cryostat Alignment Tool)
This cryostat alignment tool can easily align both the tissue chuck and blade holder in perfect alignment to each other within minutes! Also, it can be used as an effective heat extractor due to its stainless steel construction. Cryostats that it will work with are: Leica Models - CM1800, CM1900, CM1510, CM1510S, CM3000 & CM3050. Reichert Models - 1800, 2800. Microm Models - HM500, HM505, HM520, HM525, HM550.
Microtome Blade Holder
MICROTOME BLADE HOLDER
High quality blade holder that fits standard microtomes for attaching both low and high profile blades. A metal rail, which is included with the blade holder, is easily inserted into the blade holder to accommodate low profile microtome blades. By removing the metal rail the blade holder will accommodate high profile microtome blades.
O C T

OCT, CRYO-STAT
Frozen Tissue Medium Sections at -10°C and below. Freezes rapidly. "Curling" is on the extinct list. Dissolves without residue.
PAP Pens
PAP PEN LIQUID BLOCKER Super Pap PenPAP PEN LIQUID BLOCKER Super Pap Pen
This newest generation of Pap Pens is still a superior hydrophobic liquid, which creates a secure boundary on glass and plastic around a tissue specimen during IHC procedures. Redesigned in 2001 for in-situ methods and stronger adherance. Fluid flows as a light blue on the slide and is easier to see than original (clear) pap pens.
PAP PEN LIQUID BLOCKER, MINIPAP PEN LIQUID BLOCKER, MINI
Same excellent pen in a smaller version with a finer tip.
Gnome PAP Pen Liquid BlockerGnome PAP Pen Liquid Blocker
Gnome PAP Pen liquid blocker is a proprietary formulation that is applied around the tissue sections on a microscope slide prior to immunohistochemistry. It dries in less than one minute! Also, it has one of the thinest tips available for a PAP pen and easily allows for adjacent circles on a slide to be drawn.
Available in the following colors:
- Blue
- Green
- Orange
- Purple
- Red
- Yellow
Pens, Marker

HistoTec™ Pen
Ultra fine-tip, black ink pen that writes and dries quickly. Works on frosted slides and plastic cassettes. Aqueous based ink. Withstands histo & cyto stains and chemistries. Keeps working and gets the job done. A lot of pen for the buck!

Moist Mark Plus™ Pen
Black, fine-tip ink pen designed for histo and cyto labs. Writes without smearing on both frosted and plain glass slides along with plastic cassettes. Works well with high pH citrate buffer HIER. Dries quickly.
Micropipettes & Tips

Micropipette: Adjustable Volume/Tip Ejector
An awesome adjustable volume research pipettor for the price! They come with a super-soft elastomer grip that minimizes fatigue of hands and fingers. The unique padding not only reduces thumb stress, but also minimizes the transfer of body heat to the pipette, resulting in consistent accuracy. All Diamond pipettors come with a certificate of calibration, a recalibration tool kit and full one year warranty. Pipette tips are molded using premium grade plastic and offers consistent accuracy when used with Diamond Pro pipettors.

Pipette Tips for Diamond Pro Pipettors
Transfer Pipettes

Pipets, Transfer
Polyethylene pipet with large bulb. Pipet graduated from 0.5 to 3.0ml.
Rulers

Opaque Metric Ruler, 15cm
Designed by PAs for the PAs! Flush cut at zero, bold markings every 1/2 cm for easy reads. Identical printing on both top and bottom edges to accomodate both top and bottom readers AND printed identically on both sides. Each side is a working side!

Opaque Metric Ruler, 30cm
We got the PAs involved again in designing this beauty! We took the basic design of the 15cm ruler and stretched it out to 30cm. All metric and the numbers on the top and bottom both start on the left to accommodate both the top and bottom readers. For those of you that flip the ruler for the large tissue section measurements, it's not only flush cut at zero, but also at 30cm. Not to be out done by the 15cm ruler, this one is also printed on both sides!

Clear Metric Ruler, 30cm
Clear, flexible plastic with metric on both sides and flush cut at zero. Ideal for making precise measurements when the tissue is directly beneath the ruler.
Slide Boxes

Microscope Slide Box - Small
Holds 25 slides
- Self locking lid
- Designed for easy stacking
- Cork lined bottom with embossed numerals on bottom of box
- Index paper on inside lid for documented slides

Microscope Slide Box - Medium
Holds 50 slides
- Self locking hinged lid
- Designed for easy stacking
- Cork lined bottom with embossed numerals on bottom of box
- Index paper on inside lid for documented slides

Microscope Slide Box - Large
Holds 100 slides
• Rust-resistant clasp & hinge
• Stackable
• Cork lined
• Heavy Duty
Slide Draining Trays

Slide Draining Tray
Keeps slides optimum vertical angle; has removable slats to allow absorbent toweling in bottom; organizes cuts by rows; makes moving slides easy; made of waterproofed maple hard woods and by hand. This is a pleasure to work with!
Slide Mailers

Slide Mailers Cardboard 1,2 and 4 Place
Made of sturdy cardboard to protect the slides. Available to hold one, two or four slides for transport, with or without coverglass.Thumb groove for easy slide removal.

Slide Mailer Plastic 1 Place
Economical and reusable. Polyethylene mailers have a sturdy resealable clasp. Ideal for shipping specimen slides.

Slide Mailer Plastic 5 Place
Polypropylene, rectangular slide box with hinged flip top lid. 5 slide capacity.
Slide Presentation Folders

Slide Folder, Cardboard
Cardboard slide trays hold standard (3" x 1") slides. The horizontal compartments are recessed protecting the specimens when the cover is closed.

Slide Folder, Plastic
Opaque, plastic back with hinged covers that will fold under to save table space. Clear plastic covers for easy recognition of slide content. Slides lay horizontal and have easy release when pushed on end to pop up. Holds 20 slides (3" x 1"). Dimensions: 7 9/16" x 11 1/2" x 7/16" H.

Slide Tray, Plastic
Convenient slide holder made of heavy duty plastic. Tray designed to hold slide in vertical postion for easy left to right reading. Slides rest at a slightly upward angle. Designed for easy tipping of slide to pick up. Stackable trays so that slide will not touch tray above. Holds 20 slides (3" x 1"). Dimensions: 8 1/8" x 11 3/4" x 11/16" H). Available in white, only.
Slide Staining Trays - IHC
Slide Moisture ChamberSlide Moisture Chamber
Perfect 10 slide chamber for keeping your slides well separated, maintaining moisture, and watching the reaction. Stackable, heavy duty plastic construction. The Clear Chamber allows easy visualization of the reaction, and the Black is effective for light sensitive chemistry.
SlideShow™SlideShow™
Sturdy, molded plastic with completely removable lid. The "tacky" surface of support ridges greatly reduces slide movement. Helps work go faster! Newcomer Supply is the authorized U.S. Distributor for Jilks Plastics, UK.
TRAY: Black base makes it easier to see specimen on slide surface
RIDGES: Flat ridges have a blue "tacky" surface to minimize slide movement
TEMPERATURE: Designed for refrigerator to incubator (-20°C to +70°C)
MAINTENANCE: Wash in mild detergent, rinse & drain

Slide Staining Trays - Disposable
A durable constructed plastic slide staining tray that is priced to be disposable, but we won't tell anyone if you use it more than once! The tray holds 8 slides comfortably and the deep well holds liquid waste up to 38ml. The tray provides easy transport from work area to sink. Two convenient pour spouts make it easy to dispose of unwanted liquid waste. Dark lid & base protects slides when used for light sensitive applications.
Temperature: Trays are suitable for temps of -10°C to +80°C
Specimen Chucks

Specimen Chuck
Just one of those little necessities that has to be replaced. Good quality with an even better price.
Glass Staining Dishes & Racks

Coplin Jar, Glass
5 horizontal slots hold 5 to 8 slides (3" x 1") effectively. Includes glass cover. Not for use with slide racks.

Staining Dish, Glass
10 horizontal slots hold 10 to 18 slides (3" x 1") effectively. Dimensions: 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/4". Includes glass cover. Not for use with slide racks.

Staining Dishes
The dishes are made of a heavy glass with snug fit lids. They come in three different sizes to accommodate the 20, 30 and 60 place slide racks.

Staining Racks
The stainless steel racks have an improved design that allows for the slides to be placed into them with more ease.
EasyDip™ Staining System
EasyDip™ Slide Staining SystemEasyDip™ Slide Staining System
This user-friendly system for staining tissue slides is exactly that! Ideal for special stains, frozen sections and other processes. Two simple components: square staining jar and a 12 slide vertical rack.

EasyDip™ Slide Staining Jar
Jars are available in 5 colors. Use individually or link together as many as you need. Resistant to most chemicals and dyes. Withstands temperatures up to 121°C. Uses just 80 ml reagent for 12 slides! Jars all have attached hinged lids.
Staining Rack is sold separately and not included with Staining Jar purchase.

EasyDip™ Slide Staining Rack
Holds up to 12 slides vertically. Writing area of slide will not be stained. Hinged handle allows for easy placement and removal of slides (& other interesting tricks). Rack can not be microwaved.

EasyDip™ Slide Staining Kit
Contains: 5 jars (one of each color) & 1 rack.

EasyDip™ Anodized Aluminum Jar Rack Holder
The aluminum rack securely holds up to six Easy Dip jars and prevents any tipping of the jars. Also, it provides easy mobility of the stationed jars, if needed.
Sterile Instrument Packs

INSTRUMENT PACK Sterile
Each envelope contains a stainless steel 4" forcep, a plastic handled scalpel with a #11 blade & a pointed scissors. Avoid washing & exposure to infectious disease by simply disposing of them after use.
Storage Systems for Slides and Blocks

Slide Storage System
Each box has 4 drawers/box; Holding up to 2,000 slides/box = 20,000 slides per case.

Block Storage System
Each box has 8 drawers/box; Holding up to 500 blocks/box = 5,000 blocks per case.








