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Microbe 2022

After four years, Microbe is back and we will be there! We’ve been a key supplier for the NHS and private healthcare organisations for 30 years. Last year, we joined the Calibre Scientific family which means that we can support our customers with even more products and services. At Microbe 2022, we’ll be showcasing a […]

Histology Equipment

Histology equipment

To support our customers’ histology and cytology workflows, we have a large portfolio of histology equipment, consumables, and service solutions. This portfolio includes histology equipment to assist with embedding and microtomy such as cold plates, histology ovens, slide drying hot plates, section mounting baths, and microscopes. Along with laboratory freezers and fridges for specimen storage, […]

What is an inverted microscope?

Olympus CKX53 inverted microscope

Before we start, if you’re in the market for inverted microscopes, you’ll find our full range here Inverted microscopes are similar to compound microscopes except that their components are placed in inverted order: The light source and condenser are positioned above the specimen and the specimen is viewed from below. In this configuration, light is […]

Laboratory consumables: Swabs

Sterile swabs

Sterile and non sterile swabs Medline Scientific has been a major supplier for the NHS, UK Health Security Agency*, and private healthcare organisations for well over 25 years. We offer a large selection of swabs for specimen collection and transportation, including: Below, we have listed just a few of our best-selling swabs, but please contact […]

NEW LN2 Cryogenic storage vessels now available

cryogenic storage systems

CBS Isothermal LN2 cryogenic storage systems The Isothermal V-series cryogenic storage vessels offer superior sample integrity. Their innovative jacket technology provides dry storage, excellent temperature consistency, increased sample storage, and improved safety. Currently, they are the only models on the market that offer completely dry LN2 storage. Models range from the 30 litre V-1500AB which […]

Histology Supplies – Our Top 5 Essentials

We rank our favourite histology supplies Medline Scientific has been a histology supplier to scientific and healthcare organisations for over 30 years. We’re an authorised distributor for Trajan pathology supplies in the UK and, as such, we are able to supply a wide range of high-quality microscope slides, coverslips, and histology consumables. Our portfolio of […]

This year Medline Scientific turns 30!

Medline Scientific turns 30!

In 1992 Medline Scientific was founded by Mark Duffy, with the desire to build an organisation that would provide the latest scientific equipment and laboratory supplies to the scientific industry. The journey began in a small workshop in Oxfordshire with one owner and a single employee. Thirty years and two moves later, Medline Scientific is […]

New for electrophoresis:

Green DNA Stain

Protein Ark electrophoresis stains and consumables We’ve introduced a new range of electrophoresis stains and consumables from Protein Ark. The portfolio includes rapid protein stains, DNA stains, protein and DNA ladders, and agarose tablets for easy gel preparation. Quick Coomassie provides rapid, high quality protein staining, whilst Magnite Green is a safer, non-carcinogenic alternative to […]

Stirling Ultracold’s ULT freezers: Technology focus

Stirling Ultracold SU780XLE ULT freezer

How innovative technology delivers efficient and reliable ULT storage to laboratories worldwide Fridges, freezers and ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers are a common sight in laboratories across the world, with many scientific organisations having all three running all day, every day, and often with back-up units in place. Since laboratory ULT freezers can consume between 3,900 […]

Calling all Chromatographers…

Affinity columns

New chromatography columns and resins We are excited to announce that Medline Scientific can now support our customers with a comprehensive range of chromatography columns and resins from UK manufacturer, Protein Ark. Chromatography columns Protein Ark has over 25 years of chromatography experience and manufactures columns suitable for all protein purification requirements. Products include: Pre-packed […]