Slide/Block Storage Cabinets

Slide and Block Storage Cabinets are essential for the long-term preservation of diagnostic histology slides and paraffin blocks. Medical records laws require laboratories to retain these materials for years (often 10-20 years). Micron's storage cabinets are widely considered the best for maximizing space while protecting specimen integrity.

Slides must be stored horizontally to prevent the coverslip from sliding or the adhesive from degrading. Micron cabinets feature ABS plastic drawers with individual slots for each slide (75x25mm). Rated as top rated equipment for pathology archives, these drawers keep slides completely separated, eliminating the risk of scratches. Paraffin blocks are stored in similar drawers but with wider spacing to prevent melting or sticking in hot climates.

Micron offers both wood-based (melamine) cabinets for general use and all-stainless steel (304 grade) cabinets for environments requiring easy disinfection or high humidity resistance. For long-term archival in coastal or humid regions, stainless steel is the best choice. The cabinets feature full-extension drawer slides, allowing complete access to the slides at the back of the drawer.

The lockable doors provide security and protect the contents from light exposure, which can fade stains over time. The velvet lining on the door edge creates a dust-proof seal. That is why Micron is a top rated provider for forensic labs and hospital archives where chain of custody is critical. Optional castors allow for mobility, while leveling feet provide stability on uneven floors.

Investing in Micron Storage Cabinets is an investment in your lab's legal and operational future. It is the best way to organize decades of patient history in a compact footprint. Easy retrieval of old blocks allows for retrospective studies and immunohistochemistry, adding value to archived tissue.