Description
Mercedes Scientific® Coverglass, 24x50mm, #1 Thickness
German-manufactured borosilicate glass. Your pathologist can’t tell which brand of coverslip you used – so why pay 10x more for a name on the box?
- German-Made borosilicate glass
- Compatible with your automated coverslippers
- Consistent #1 Thickness (0.13-0.17mm)
Mercedes Scientific Coverglass specifications
| Feature | Specification | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| SKU | MER R2450 | For your ordering system |
| Dimensions | 24 x 50mm | Standard size for routine histology – covers the full tissue section on a standard slide |
| Thickness | #1 (0.13-0.17mm) | Matches standard microscope objective correction; consistent lot-to-lot |
| Material | Water-white colorless borosilicate glass | Optimal refractive index (1.52), high spectral transmission, chemical resistance |
| Manufacturing origin | Germany | Same quality standard as premium brands |
| Shape | Rectangle, square corners | Standard configuration compatible with all automated coverslippers |
| Hydrolytic resistance | Optimal | Long-term archival durability |
| Coverslipper compatibility | Leica®, Sakura®, and Thermo/Epredia® | Reliable feeding in automated systems |
| Clarity | Water-white colorless | No optical distortion, minimal autofluorescence |
| Packaging | 1oz/Box, 10 Boxes/Case | 10oz total per case |
| Price | $29.00/Case | Fraction of premium brand pricing |
Where Mercedes Scientific cover slips are used today
| Setting | Primary applications | Why our coverglass matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital pathology | Surgical specimens, biopsies, frozen sections, routine H&E, special stains, immunohistochemistry | German-made quality for every slide at a fraction of premium pricing |
| Reference laboratories | High-volume processing, batch coverslipping, digital pathology scanning | Leica-compatible for automated systems; consistent thickness for reliable autofocus |
| Cytology labs | Pap smears, liquid-based cytology, fine needle aspirates, body fluid analysis | Optical clarity for cellular detail; irreplaceable specimens demand reliable supplies |
| Mohs surgery clinics | Frozen section margin evaluation, rapid turnaround processing | Consistent supply for high-volume daily production |
| Veterinary pathology | Diagnostic specimens, necropsy, research support | Quality diagnostics without overpaying |
| Academic cores | Multi-investigator support, student training, research histology | Stretch core facility budgets dramatically |
