[Histonet] Brain fixative

[GUTIERREZ, JUAN]

We use 20% formalin, and leave it in there for about a month.

Juan C. Gutierrez, HT(ASCP)
Histology Laboratory Supervisor
(210)704-2533

My opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.  Long live free speech!


-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Webb, Dorothy L
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 9:53 AM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Brain fixative


Does anyone fix their brain tissue from autopsies in anything other than
10% buffered formalin?  The PA I am working with seems to feel they used
a 4% solution of lightly buffered formalin from Mallincroft.  Can anyone
help me with this, as I am only used to using 10% formalin, as we use
for all of our routine histology fixation.  Any ideas would be greatly
appreciated and thanks ahead of time to all of my fellow
histonetters..what a great group you are!!
+______________________________________+


________________________________________

This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are 
intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they
are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the individual
responsible for delivering the e-mail to the intended recipient, please
be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any
use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail
is strictly prohibited.

If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify
the HealthPartners Support Center by telephone at (952) 967-6600.
You will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred in notifying us.
_______________________________________________
Histonet mailing list
Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet