Lab Address
Microtrace LLC
2425 Royal Blvd.
Elgin, IL 60123

Mailing Address
Microtrace LLC
1750 Grandstand Place
Elgin, IL 60123-4900

Phone: (847) 742-9909
Fax: (847) 742-2160

Contact Us

Microtrace licensed to handle
DEA controlled substances
(schedules 1, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5).
 

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Comparison Microscope

The comparison microscope is used by forensic scientists to compare two materials under the same optical conditions.  The bridge connects the two identical microscopes and allows a split field of view that permits a side-by-side comparison of both images.

Shown above is a human hair (left) that has tested positive for cosmetic bleaching using a staining technique (right).

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