[Histonet] acid decalcification
Caroline Stott
caroline.stott <@t> anatomy.otago.ac.nz
Tue Mar 2 13:54:58 CST 2004
Hi Myriam
We generally use Formic acid for decalcifying. I agree that you should not
use any fixative as it will slow the process down. You will need to check
the acid solution every few days for the amount of mineral left in the
tissue. Regular changes of acid solution are needed as the solution
becomes saturated. Once there is no mineral left in the tissue we wash in
running water for several hours to remove the acid. Some tissues however
may require a neutralising step before processing.
Hope that helps.
Caroline
Hello everyone
I would like to decalcify teeh in sodium formiate and acid formique
but do you think if i should add a fixative to my solution, like
glutaraldéhye or formaline or paraformaldéhyde, if you did use it, which
purcentage did you use please ?
After decalcification do you rinse your samples (bones or teeth) in a
special solution before dehydrating ?
Thank you very much in advance
Myriam
Natural Implant
et
Caroline Stott
Histology Service Unit
Medical School
University of Otago
Dunedin
(03) 479 7152
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