Factors to consider when selecting clinical microscopes

Microscopes are an integral part of pathologists’ workflows. Especially in histopathology, hematopathology or medical microbiology, pathologists use microscopes to make their diagnosis efficiently and reliably. Thus, they often spend long working hours looking down the eyepieces and may suffer from physical discomfort due to their working posture.

If you are considering the purchase of new clinical microscopes for yourself or your team, you will think about many options, vendors, and microscope models. Here are some tips to help you come to the best buying decision, always bearing in mind that accuracy and time to diagnosis are the most important aspects in pathology. After all, to be helpful to the patient, a diagnosis must be both right and timely.