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Mounting media are needed for making permanent slides. The mounting medium holds the specimens in place between the cover slip and the slide, and the choice of the right mounting medium is up to the user, with countless media options available. Some specimens require the use of a specific mounting medium, and others may not be chemically compatible with the solvents of the medium. Mounting media are available as either water-based or organic solvent-based.