Buying a Microscope
for Live Blood Analysis

Entering the world of microscopes for the first time can be daunting, however our courses will familiarise you with the necessary equipment, and teach you how to set up, use and care for your own microscope. 

Unlike other training providers, we do not sell microscopes ourselves for the simple reason that these are complex pieces of scientific equipment that should be supplied and serviced by professional optics companies.

We do, however, have many years of experience using microscopes for Live & Dry Blood Analysis and have tried out several options which we are happy to recommend to our students.

What do I need?

The Microscope

Live Blood Analysis requires a highly-specialised 'darkfield' microscope. 'Darkfield' describes the way the light is passed through the sample, highlighting the various elements within the blood that otherwise would be invisible under normal microscopy lighting. 

In order to get the most detail possible, it is vital that the microscope has a powerful light source and high quality built-in lenses, allowing for a true representation of the blood sample.

Not all darkfield microscopes on the market will have these features, so it is important to choose carefully. 

Digital Imaging Equipment

Alongside your microscope you need a high definition imaging setup that enables you to display the magnified image digitally on a screen.

This allows you to show the image to your client, as well as capture stills and video of blood samples for your records.

We are happy to answer any questions that you might have about the
specific requirements of a Live & Dry Blood Analysis microscopy setup. 

Which Microscope Should I Buy?

Choosing which microscope to buy is a very important decision for new students, as you will hopefully be using the equipment for many years, and different models offer a range of quality of image and longevity.

Although cheap microscopes claiming to be suitable for Live Blood Analysis are available, these invariably lack sufficiently powerful light sources and good enough lenses to produce detailed images.

Budget microscope brands such as Amscope (read our review) and Omax are NOT usually suitable for professional Live Blood Analysis. In the past, students that have used these models have not been able to analyse the blood effectively or demonstrate to us their competency in doing so.

To help our students, we have arranged bespoke microscopy packages with several reputable microscope suppliers worldwide (see below).

All our recommended professional microscope packages are designed to be suitable for Live & Dry Blood Analysis, and represent excellent quality at great prices.

These companies also offer customer-friendly technical support and warranties.

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