Special Application Microscopes
Microscopes have an increasing relevance to a number of holistic medical applications, forensic pathology, quality control procedures and the identification of asbestos. In these situations, the microscope is simply the tool used for the process, and through discussion with our clients we have developed a range of instruments that are suited to these applications.
The examination of whole blood with phase contrast and dark ground illumination is widely used in alternative medicine practice. The microscopy requirements are exacting, and there are very few microscopes that are able to provide the images necessary. Two models are currently recommended.
The Brunel Comparison Microscope (SP550C) is in reality a break trough in this budget area of microscopy. The unit allows direct comparison of two slide preparations with a split screen.
The Brunel Microcirculation Microscope (MC1) is designed specifically to look at the capillary structure in the nail bed of the finger. The unit incorporates an internal CCTV camera.
The Brunel SP400 universal microscope is designed to provide both transmitted and incident illumination of specimens.
The microscopy requirements for the identification and particle counting of asbestos are exacting, and are fully described in several publications of the Health and Safety Executive. Only a small number of models have the necessary resolving power to make accurate identification
