Confocal Prepared Microscope Slides for High-Resolution Fluorescence Imaging

Mixed Slide Packs for Microscope Calibration, Training, and Demonstration 

OptiSlides Mixed Slide Packs provide an ideal combination of cell, tissue, and plant slides for comprehensive microscope validation and performance checks. Designed by scientists for scientists, these curated slide sets allow users to quickly troubleshoot, calibrate, and showcase the full capabilities of advanced light microscopy systems—while offering excellent value. 

Perfect for confocal imaging labs, core facilities, training environments, and equipment demos, each mixed pack includes a selection of our most popular slides, covering a wide range of fluorescence channels, tissue types, and imaging depths. 

Available Mixed Packs 

Essentials 5 – Mixed Pack 1 

• Stone Pine Needle (100 µm) – Autofluorescent plant slide 

• Mouse Brain (100 µm) – Multi-labelled tissue section 

• Mouse Colon (200 µm) – Standard 4-colour reference 

• Stone Pine Needle (400 µm) – Deep imaging sample 

• Mouse Fibroblast – 4-colour cell slide with sub-resolution targets 

Essentials 5 – Mixed Pack 2 

• Stone Pine Needle (100 µm) 

• Mouse Brain (4-colour, 100 µm) 

• Mouse Brain (3-colour, 400 µm) 

• Mouse Colon (200 µm) 

• Mouse Fibroblast 

Confocal Mixed Pack 3-100 

• Stone Pine Needle (100 µm) 

• Mouse Colon (100 µm) 

• Mouse Fibroblast 

Confocal Mixed Pack 3-200 

• Stone Pine Needle (200 µm) 

• Mouse Colon (200 µm) 

• Mouse Fibroblast 

Key Applications 

• Microscope setup and troubleshooting 

• Filter and laser alignment 

• X, Y, Z registration and chromatic integrity 

• Spectral detection and unmixing validation 

• Training in confocal, multiphoton, and widefield microscopy 

• Demonstrating super-resolution capabilities (e.g. STED) 

Compatible with nearly all modern light microscopy systems, including confocal, multiphoton, STED, widefield, polarized light, and darkfield platforms. 

Why Choose a Mixed Pack? 

• Diverse sample types: cell, tissue, and plant 

• Broad channel coverage: 4- and 6-channel formats with Near Infrared (735 & 785 nm) 

• Varied thickness options for testing depth penetration and optical sectioning 

• Substantial cost savings compared to purchasing slides individually 

• Ideal for multi-user labs, demo events, and internal training