[Histonet] Schiff's reagent in microwave?

[Bonner, Janet]

We did this microwaving of the Schiff reagent for awhile, but the step is
only 15 minutes at room temperature so it wasn't worth using the microwave
for this application.  The Schiff Reagent last longer, too!!   -Janet

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Subject: [Histonet] Schiff's reagent in microwave?


Hi Histonetters,
Does anyone have some thoughts on microwaving Schiff's reagent?  We
currently microwave Schiff's in our plastics laboratory (for PAS stain on
our renal biopsies).  We take the heated reagent out of the microwave, and
place it in a fumehood immediately and remove slides.  One of our techs is
still having problems with the fumes.  R95 masks are available, but I am
wondering if anyone has any thoughts? Suggestions?  Does anyone else
microwave Schiff's reagent?

Thank you in advance,
Jacquie

Jacqueline Farnsworth
Anatomic Pathology Tech III
Calgary Laboratory Services
Jacquie.Farnsworth <@t> CLS.ab.ca
PH: (403) 944-1578
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