Medical Multiple simultaneous sample observations on a Microscope device?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of designing a microscope capable of analyzing multiple sample slides simultaneously, using a circular disc to hold and rotate 5-10 slides. The aim is to allow for the simultaneous observation of various samples, such as blood or urine, facilitating comparisons without needing to change slides. Participants mention existing technologies, including robotic microscope setups that automate slide loading for high-throughput screening, which could meet these requirements. Additionally, automated machines like CBC analyzers are highlighted for their ability to process numerous samples quickly, suggesting that similar technology could be adapted for the proposed multi-slide microscope design. The conversation emphasizes the potential applications in medical research and diagnostics.
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Multiple samples observations on a Microscope device.
Is it possible to design & construct a Microscope (optical or Electron) which can take multiple slides samples instead of a single sample slide at a time?.

Possible construction of the Sample Slides target is a circular disc holding say 5-10 sample slides. The Circular disc can be rotated holding the 5-10 sample slides. Light or Electrons evenly focussed on all the sample slides.

I.e. Different chambers for samples been observed with the Light or Electrons focussed on all the sample slides at a single time to produce multiple images of the respective slides.

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Prashant S Akerkar
 

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Probably. What is the application? Are you wanting to superpose the multiple optical images for some reason?
 
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Thanks.

My intention was to view multiple sample slides at a single time which could be same logically grouped blood, urine, stool, semen, sputum etc. Useful for comparison of samples at a single time i.e. say blood.

Even if the samples are not logically grouped, one can view different samples images at a single time. Place all the 5-10 sample slides in the circular tray which can be rotated 360°.

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Prashant S Akerkar
 
Thanks.

I feel the automated Microscope Robotic slide loading system which you described fulfills the requirements.

The product can be customised to suit different microscopes viz optical, electron etc.

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Prashant S Akerkar
 
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There are automated CBC machines that read sample after sample. One I saw running -- by Bekman(?) Inc. -- ran 200+ samples per hour. CBC involves enumerating cell types in a blood sample. So this operation involves looking at and then and categorizing lots of cells in a single sample.

If you are doing medical research you probably can get "time" on machines like this through charitable use options.
 
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