Compound Microscope Accessory Kit: Preparation and Culturing

SKU: AK-MSP01

Availability: In Stock

Regular price $60.99 $50.99

The Higher the Magnification - The More Detail You'll See

Magnification 40x
Magnification 1000x
Magnification 2500x

Magnification is the ability of your microscope to make small objects seem larger. As the magnification increases the area being viewed will be decrease is size but the detail of the area being viewed will improve.

Amscope microscopes come with multiple magnifications to aid you in finding the proper magnification for viewing each specimen.

Camera Connection Types

When comparing 2.0 and 3.0 there are few major differences. First the transfer rates. USB 2.0 offers transfer rates of 480 Mbps and USB 3.0 offers transfer rates of 4.8 Gbps - that's 10 times faster.

Camera Resolution

The most important factor in ensuring successful microscopic imaging is choosing the appropriate optics and camera for your application that gives you more data and higher image quality. When selecting a microscope camera, it is best to base your decision on the most important requirements for your microscopic observation.

Key Features

  • The AK-MSP01 includes tools for preparing your own samples, as well as a popular STEM experiment that allows you to observe first-hand the culturing of microorganisms.
  • The Microbiology Science Fair Kit is a comprehensive collection of tools for growing bacteria, which is an easy and popular experient in STEM education.
  • Excellent slide preparation kit for any level of science -- professional or educational.

Our microscope accessory-kits provide the essential tools for scientific exploration with your microscope. The AK-MSP01 includes tools for preparing your own samples, as well as a popular STEM experiment that allows you to observe first-hand the culturing of microorganisms.

Along with an ample supply of blank specimen-slides, some professionally-prepared slides are provided. There are several tools for collecting and preparing the specimens, including swabs, tweezers, and a pick. Two common stains are included to add color to hard-to-see specimens, like cells.

The kit also includes everything you need to culture microorganisms at home. Petri dishes and nutrient agar provide the necessary culturing environment. Use the included swabs to collect samples from various household items and apply to the agar. In a matter of days, you can see an assortment of microorganisms growing, including bacetria and molds.

Contents:

  • (6) Large Petri dishes
  • (1) Small Petri dish
  • (6) sterile swabs
  • (1) Non-sterile swab
  • (1) 2g bottle of Agar powder
  • (1) Bottle of eosin
  • (1) Bottle of bethylene blue
  • (1) Tweezers
  • (77) Blank slides
  • (100) Cover slips
  • (5) Prepared slides
  • (5) Adhesive labels
  • (1) Pick
  • (1) Stirring rod
  • (1) Vial
  • (1) Set of cleaning tissues
  • (1) Pipette
  • (1) Microtome
  • Instructions and data sheet for culturing-kit
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    AmScope products are warranted against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, for the following years: 


    • Five Year Warranty for Microscopes: All our microscopes come with a five (5) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts. 
    • Ten Year Warranty for Euromex Microscopes: All our Euromex microscopes come with a ten (10) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts.
    • One Year Warranty for Telescopes: All our telescopes come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 
    • One Year Warranty for Accessories: All our microscope accessories (USB cameras, illuminators, illumination, dust covers, and etc.) come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description.
    • One Year Warranty for Items labeled as “Product Ships From Manufacturer”: All products that are shipped directly from the manufacturer come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 

    Warranty does not apply for consumable accessories and parts such as bulbs, batteries, fuses, cords, optical components or any add-on accessories such as mechanical specimen holders that are not built into the microscope stage as an integral part of the original manufacture, etc. Warranty does not cover microscopes, lenses cameras or other accessories that have become inoperable due to dirt or damage due to misuse or lack of maintenance. 

    Note: Buyers are responsible for return shipping and handling cost for warranty services. Our warranty covers parts and labor only.

    Our microscope accessory-kits provide the essential tools for scientific exploration with your microscope. The AK-MSP01 includes tools for preparing your own samples, as well as a popular STEM experiment that allows you to observe first-hand the culturing of microorganisms.

    Along with an ample supply of blank specimen-slides, some professionally-prepared slides are provided. There are several tools for collecting and preparing the specimens, including swabs, tweezers, and a pick. Two common stains are included to add color to hard-to-see specimens, like cells.

    The kit also includes everything you need to culture microorganisms at home. Petri dishes and nutrient agar provide the necessary culturing environment. Use the included swabs to collect samples from various household items and apply to the agar. In a matter of days, you can see an assortment of microorganisms growing, including bacetria and molds.

    Contents:

  • (6) Large Petri dishes
  • (1) Small Petri dish
  • (6) sterile swabs
  • (1) Non-sterile swab
  • (1) 2g bottle of Agar powder
  • (1) Bottle of eosin
  • (1) Bottle of bethylene blue
  • (1) Tweezers
  • (77) Blank slides
  • (100) Cover slips
  • (5) Prepared slides
  • (5) Adhesive labels
  • (1) Pick
  • (1) Stirring rod
  • (1) Vial
  • (1) Set of cleaning tissues
  • (1) Pipette
  • (1) Microtome
  • Instructions and data sheet for culturing-kit
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