[Histonet] Weighing specimens

[Jasper, Thomas G.]

Used formalin, particularly from breast cases will retain components from
the tissue.  We see these as the non-recyclable by-product after used
formalin is recaptured.  Perhaps this explains, at least partially, this
phenomenon.

Thomas Jasper HT(ASCP)BAS
Anatomic Pathology Coordinator
SMDC Clinical Laboratory
Duluth, MN
tjasper <@t> smdc.org


-----Original Message-----
From: Barb Richmond [mailto:Barb.Richmond <@t> mckennan.org]
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 4:36 PM
To: 'histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu'
Subject: [Histonet] Weighing specimens


Does formalin decrease the weight of tissue?  In surgery for breast
reductions the tissue removed is weighing > 400 grams.  After the addition
of formalin the lab is getting a weight that is 20 grams less.  The
balance/scales used have been compared and they only have 2-3 gram
diffrence.  What do you think?? 

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