• Eyepiece Tubes - Viewing angle of 30°, 22 mm Field of View with interpupillary distance adjustable between 50-75mm
• Eyepieces - Infinity Corrected CCIS® Optics with a field flatness up to 22mm and the high eye point ensure true colour and sharp images and minimise eye fatigue and strain
• Objectives - New class of EC-H optics for Bright Field and Phase Contrast incorporate multi-layer coated glass for enhanced contrast and spherical aberration correction to significantly improve field flatness and improve resolution
• Stage - New Rackless low position coaxial mechanical stage with sample holder and ceramic insert. Mechanical travel range from 80 x 55 mm
• Light features: Auto-OFF and Light Memory function
• Illumination - Externally mounted lamphouse, 12V/50W Quartz Halogen Koehler illumination with intensity control. A 12V/100W Koehler system is also available
• Phase Contrast & Darkfield –Options include a slider solution or a turret condenser for more advanced Phase contrast demands
• Polarisation - Polarisation can be achieved using 2 slots in the upper part of the stand which can accommodate a rotatable analyser, retardation plate (First Order Red Compensator) and a polarizer placed on top of the collector
• Fluorescence – Easily upgradeable to an EPI-Fluorescence microscope by using the fluorescence attachment which can carry up to 4 filter cubes. A complete range of filter cubes is available, covering all routine applications from UV up to NIR

Traditionally, the bud on the swab has consisted of a spun fibre such as cotton, rayon, polyester or calcium alginate wound round the end of the shaft which would be wood, plastic or wire. In recent years, novel bud materials have been introduced, such as soft cellular polyurethane foam, or flocked fibres which can give improved uptake and release of specimens. Medical Wire have extensive ranges of swabs utilising either spun fibres, cellular foam, or multifilament flock fibres, with something suitable for many applications.