[Histonet] Isopentane storage-the polling is open

[Paula Sicurello]

Hi Julia,

Thanks for the information.

Can you tell me why you store it in the refrigerator?

Paula

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

On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 1:39 PM, Celebre Julia <celebrej <@t> hhsc.ca> wrote:

> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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