[Histonet] Isopentane storage-the polling is open

[Celebre Julia]

We store our open bottle in an explosion proof fridge and unopened at room temp in a flammable storage cabinet

Julia Celebre   Sr MLT
Anatomic Pathology
Hamilton General Hospital
905-527-4322  ext 46179


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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Paula Sicurello
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 1:35 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Isopentane storage-the polling is open

Hello HistoNetters,

I have been having a discussion with my boss about whether or not to store the isopentane (used for freezing muscle biopsies) in the refrigerator. (An expensive, explosion proof one that I would have to buy.)

Her only experience is with the isopentane stored in the refrigerator, my experiences are with storing it at room temperature.

What do you all do?  Room temp or refrigerated?

Any and all comments are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Paula

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Paula Sicurello, HTL (ASCP)
Supervisor, Clinical Electron Microscopy Laboratory Duke University Health System Rm.#251M, Duke South, Green Zone Durham, North Carolina 27710
P:  919.684.2091
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