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How can I avoid the bubbles in the glass slide? - (Aug/25/2009 )

The glass slide for fluorescence microscopy I made can last only for a few days. After that, some bubbles will show up and the slides can't be used.

How to overcome it? Dry the cover glass longer, or change the mounting medium?

Thank you very much.

-hei2zhu-

Which mounting medium? Try storing your slides in the fridge or freezer for long term. It is possible to seal the edges of the coverslips with nailpolish.

-bob1-