[Histonet] nail sectioning
Thom Jensen
tissuearray <@t> hotmail.com
Fri Apr 30 05:14:30 CDT 2004
Have you tried 15% ammonia water. We have had success at softing the
nail before processing and after if needed for sectioning. I have
used this technique for horse hoff as well.
Thom
>From: "Bliss, Mary E." <mary.bliss <@t> northwestpathology.com>
>To: <histonet <@t> pathology.swmed.edu>
>Subject: [Histonet] nail sectioning
>Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 15:07:08 -0700
>
>Hi to All,
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>
>
>Does anyone have a good procedure for fixing and cutting in good
>fingernail and toenail sections? We are trying to come up with
>something which will allow us to produce a good stainable slide with
ALL
>of the tissue still intact on it! I have heard about using
>trichloroacetic acid but can't seem to find a procedure
anywhere. Have
>also heard about /tried Nair and soapy water. Does anyone have any
>information to share?
>
>
>
>Humbly yours,
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>
>
>Mary E. Bliss
>
>Lead Histologist
>
>Northwest Pathology, P.S.
>
>3614 Meridian St. Suite 100
>
>Bellingham, WA 98225
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>(360)734-2800 x601
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>(360)734-3818 FAX
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