[BULK] - [Histonet] Looking for Crystals

[Fred Underwood]

It might be safer to receive it fresh, then fix in absolute alcohol. 
That way you know it hasn't been placed in an aqueous solution.  When
processing, be sure to start in an absolute alcohol.  Also avoid water
when staining.

Fred

>>> "Paula Lucas" <plucas <@t> biopath.org> 01/21/05 10:37AM >>>
Hello all,

When a specimen is sent for crystals, as in a case of joint fluid or
gout,
should the specimen be sent to us fresh or should it be in some sort
of
fixative.

I had a discussion with the pathologist, and I told him that the
specimen
should be received fresh.  He thought that fixing it in alcohol should
be OK
too.

Paula
Bio-Path Medical Group


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