How Do You Prepare & Stain Permanent Microscope Slides?
Preparing and staining microscope slides for frequent and repeated use saves the specimen on the slide and protects the slide itself from being scratched or broken. There are two basic ways of preparing microscope slides for permanent use, and they depend on what type of specimen is involved. Once you have all of the supplies necessary for preparing the slides, the process of staining and protecting them can be completed in a matter of moments. How to Prepare a Dry Mount Microscope Slide Step 1 Lay the slide on a flat, clean surface to prepare it. Avoid placing the slide on small objects that can scratch or contaminate the surface. Step 2 Place your sample specimen on the slide. Make sure the specimen is as flat as possible. Step 3 Put the slip cover over the slide. Put the slide cover on slowly so that it does not bump or destroy your specimen. How to Prepare and Stain a Wet Mount Microscope Slide Step 1 Lay the slide on a flat, clean surface to prepare it. Avoid placing the slide on
