SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] Formalin and Xylene Free Histology - Any Info about Glyo Fixx

[Douglas D Deltour]

Tanisha,
My question is why would you want to use a Formalin alternative? I hope you
are talking about a research lab and are not concerned with validation of an
alternative fixative.  

Douglas D. Deltour HT(ASCP)
Histology Manager
Professional Pathology Services, PC
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Doug <@t> ppspath.com 
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Tanisha
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:09 AM
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Subject: SPAM-LOW: [Histonet] Formalin and Xylene Free Histology - Any Info
about Glyo Fixx

Hello Again:
 
I am looking into Microwave processing and using Glyo Fixx as the fixative.
I am starting a histology lab, pretty much from scratch, but I have very
little experience in using Formalin and Xylene alternatives. The question I
have concerning the Glyo Fixx is whether or not I will need to use the same
safety precautions we use when grossing/handling specimens fixed in
formalin. Does it still need to be grossed under a hood? Are the ventilation
requirements different. 
 
If anyone here is using this, can you tell me how you handle this. 
 
 
Tanisha N. McKnight, HT (ASCP)




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