[Histonet] Substitute Xylene for Bone tissue

[Reuel Cornelia]

Does the Xylene substitute work very well with large bone tissue (5 to 7 cm long and between 3-5 mm thickness) for MMA and routine processing. What will be out pitfalls? We have a staff in our lab who is so "sensitive" to the smell of Xylene as she wanted to get pregnant sometime and the little smell that we have in our lab makes her emotional about it. Our lab has a very good ventilation but you could not prevent the smell when you open a retort after processing or even wiping small residue and placing it in our biohazard bin or simply cover slipping using xylene base mountant. I was planning to try the substitute to help make our environment  a better place for everyone.  Your helpful advise is always appreciated.
 
 
 
 
Reuel Cornelia, BS MT, AMT
Cellular Pathology
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2222 Welborn Street
Dallas, TX 75219
Tel: 214-559-7766
fax: 214-559-7768