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Microscope Handling and Care Guide

The document is a demonstration guide for students in a Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at the Lyceum of the Philippines-Davao. It outlines objectives for proper care, handling, and viewing of specimens using a microscope, along with detailed instructions for setup, maintenance, and cleanup. The activity is scored out of 50 points based on the students' performance in these areas.

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Microscope Handling and Care Guide

The document is a demonstration guide for students in a Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at the Lyceum of the Philippines-Davao. It outlines objectives for proper care, handling, and viewing of specimens using a microscope, along with detailed instructions for setup, maintenance, and cleanup. The activity is scored out of 50 points based on the students' performance in these areas.

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LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES- DAVAO

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY


Km 11, C. P. Garcia Highway, Sasa, Davao City

MTPC08 - Clinical Parasitology Laboratory Activity # 4


NAME OF STUDENT: Subject Title: Caring, Handling,
Viewing of Specimen under the
microscope.
YEAR AND SECTION: Date:
MICROSCOPE RETURN DEMONSTRATION GUIDE

Objectives:
By the end of the demonstration, students should be able to:
1. Properly care for and handle the microscope.
2. Set up and focus on a specimen correctly.
3. Demonstrate safe and effective use of microscope parts.

Instructions:
1. Microscope Setup (10 points)
Carry the microscope with both hands (one on the arm, one supporting the base).
Place the microscope on a clean, stable surface.
Check that the microscope is clean and in working condition.
2. Proper Care and Handling (10 points)
Clean the lenses using lens paper.
Adjust the light source properly before use.
Use the coarse and fine focus knobs correctly.
Handle the slides carefully to avoid damage.
3. Viewing and Focusing the Specimen (20 points)
Start with the lowest power objective (scanning lens).
Use the coarse adjustment knob to focus initially.
Switch to a higher objective lens and use the fine adjustment knob for clarity.
Adjust the diaphragm for proper lighting.
Center the specimen in the field of view.
Focused specimen:
Scanner: 0 or 5 pts
Low power: 0 or 5 pts
High power: 0 or 5 pts
4. Proper Storage and Cleanup (10 points)
Lower the stage and remove the slide carefully.
Clean the lenses if needed.
Rotate the lowest power objective into position.
Turn off the light source and unplug the microscope.
Cover the microscope and return it to its storage place.

TOTAL SCORE: ____ 50 pts

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