Re: Nunc Lab-Tek problem

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Ibidi makes many versions of chambers.  Some do have glass bottoms.  We routinely use two designs in our lab with #1.5 coverslips on the bottom, but we want the larger open chambers for other experiments.

Regards,

Michael


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From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Myriam Gastard
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 2:10 PM
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Subject: Re: Nunc Lab-Tek problem

Hi Michael,

Be aware that Ibidi slides bottom are not made of glass and will interfere with a lot of reflection during imaging.
Hope this will help,

Myriam

Myriam Gastard, PhD
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On Mar 13, 2013, at 12:08 PM, "Deepak Saini" <[hidden email]> wrote:

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> Hi Michael,
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> Look at ibidi they have quite a few designs and may be some can fit
> your requirements.
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> On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 8:47 PM, Cammer, Michael
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>> Hi.
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>> For many years we used Nunc Lab-Tek chambered coverglasses. They were
>> great.
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>> However, they recently began shipping a different design with the
>> same product number. The chambers no longer fit in our microscope
>> stages inserts. Also, the volume changed.
>> see http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcammer/sets/72157632984171809/
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>> While we can adjust to the volume change, the plastic tab at the end
>> of the chamber is a big problem.
>>
>> I thought of having people cut the tab off before doing experiments,
>> but this would produce a lot of plastic dust (and we'd have to buy a
>> suitable saw or dremel).
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>> Does anybody know of an alternative manufacturer or if the old style
>> chambers are still available from somewhere?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Michael
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