How to focus a microscope step by step in the clinical laboratory

Here are the 10 steps on How to focus a microscope.

• Place the microscope on a stable, flat surface. Turn on the microscope’s light source.
• Place the prepared slide on the stage.

• Begin with the lowest magnification objective lens (4x or 10x).
• Lower the stage using the coarse adjustment knob without touching the slide.
• Position your eyes comfortably and keep both open.
• Slowly raise the stage until the specimen comes into view.
• Switch to the fine adjustment knob for precise focusing.
• Adjust the slide position to center the area of interest.
• Rotate the nosepiece to switch to a higher magnification lens.
• Observe the specimen, and document findings or capture images as needed.