Slide Storage and Mailers
Slide storage and mailers for archiving and shipping prepared microscope slides - slide boxes in 25-, 100- and larger capacities, hinged folders, cabinet trays and file drawers, and slide mailers for one to several slides. Available in cardboard, polypropylene and polystyrene, with cork-lined and grooved interiors, numbered positions and gasketed or friction lids. Formats cover benchtop boxes, cabinet-compatible trays and mailing containers with room for a requisition. Wholesale case pricing for pathology, cytology and clinical labs, with standing orders on high-turn boxes and mailers.
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Slide Storage and Mailers for Archiving and Transport
Slide storage and mailers protect prepared slides through archiving, retrieval and shipment to reference labs. This category covers slide boxes, folders, cabinet trays and mailers sized to standard 25 x 75 mm slides, in materials matched to bench storage, long-term filing and transport.
Slide Storage Formats Stocked
- Slide storage boxes - 25-, 50- and 100-place boxes in cardboard and polypropylene with numbered, grooved positions and hinged or lift-off lids for bench and archive storage.
- Slide folders - Hinged plastic and cardboard folders holding a small set of slides for grossing, consultation and short-term carry.
- Cabinet trays and drawers - Trays and file drawers sized for slide cabinets, holding large slide counts in numbered rows for long-term archiving.
- Slide mailers - One-, two- and five-slide mailers in cardboard and molded plastic that protect slides during shipment, some with space for a requisition.
- Storage accessories - Slide filing sheets, index dividers and replacement inserts for organizing archived slide collections.
Slide Storage Format Comparison
| Format | Capacity | Material | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide box | 25-100 slides | Cardboard, PP | Bench and archive storage |
| Slide folder | 1-20 slides | Plastic, cardboard | Grossing, consultation carry |
| Cabinet tray | Large counts | Cardboard, PP | Long-term archiving |
| Slide mailer | 1-5 slides | Cardboard, molded plastic | Shipping to reference labs |
| Filing sheet | Multiple slides | Vinyl, PP | Organized slide collections |
Archival Storage Versus Shipping Mailers
Slide containers split by purpose. Archival boxes and cabinet trays hold slides upright in numbered grooves for indexed long-term storage and quick retrieval, with polypropylene resisting moisture better than cardboard. Mailers are built for transit, cushioning one to several slides against breakage and often including a requisition pocket.
Slide boxes and mailers are steady recurring supplies in pathology and cytology operations, with archive boxes accumulating as case volume grows and mailers turning over with referral shipping. Standing orders on standard boxes and mailers keep archiving and send-out workflows supplied. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
Store the slides prepared from Microscope Slides and Cover Glass and identify them with Labeling and Marking. See Tube Racks and Storage for sample organization, or browse the full Labware, Plasticware and Lab Consumables section and the Laboratory Supplies catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a slide box and a slide mailer?
A slide box stores many slides upright in numbered grooves for bench or archive use, in 25- to 100-place capacities. A slide mailer holds one to several slides in a cushioned container built for shipment to reference labs, often with a requisition pocket. Boxes are for storage and retrieval, mailers for transport.
What capacities are slide storage boxes stocked in?
Slide boxes are stocked in common 25-, 50- and 100-place capacities, with larger cabinet trays for high-volume archiving. Capacity selection depends on case volume and retrieval frequency. Each product page lists the slide count and whether the interior is grooved and numbered.
Are slide storage products available in plastic and cardboard?
Yes. Slide boxes, folders and mailers are stocked in cardboard for economy and in polypropylene or molded plastic for moisture resistance and durability. Plastic suits long-term archives and repeated handling, while cardboard is common for routine storage and single-use mailing. The material is listed on each product page.
Can hospitals and labs order slide storage and mailers in bulk?
Yes. Slide storage and mailers are stocked in case quantities for pathology and cytology labs, hospital and reference labs, and research facilities. Standing orders cover the highest-volume SKUs, including 100-place slide boxes, hinged folders and two-slide mailers. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What slide storage should a laboratory stock on its formulary?
A working slide storage stock list typically includes 100-place archival boxes for long-term storage, hinged folders for grossing and consultation, cabinet trays for high-volume archives, and cardboard or plastic mailers for shipping slides to reference labs. MAP Medical builds consolidated packages by facility type and testing volume - contact our team for an assessment.