[Histonet] Publications on block soaking

[Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/CCID/NCZVED)]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of any publications that show whether or not extensive
soaking in ice water of faced, paraffin blocks will adversely affect
staining whether by H&E, IHC, or special stains?

Thanks,

Jeanine Bartlett, BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch
1600 Clifton Road, MS/G-32
18/SB-114
Atlanta, GA  30333
(404) 639-3590 
jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov