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Lab microscope and camera (C) Daniel FriedmanMicroscope techniques and laboratory procedures for indoor air quality, toxic mold identification, & bioaerosol investigations
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  • Bioscope #60 projection Standard Microscope, Boltaron case, 10x, 20x, 6.5mm eyepiece. (Fiber identification and image projection especially for fiber identification and forensic studies).
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  • Unico ZM180 trinocular stereo zoom microscope BL122, focus, light stand, tilt mirror base, 10x eyepieces, 2x front, lamp, bulb, Coolpix adapter, filters, fiber optic light

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