[Histonet] Fwd: Acetone and IHC

[Linda Margraf]

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> From: "Dyer, Terry" <Terry.Dyer at tmmc.com>
> Date: January 18, 2016 at 11:59:14 AM CST
> To: "'histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu'" <histonet-owner at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
> Subject: Acetone and IHC
> 
> I would appreciate input in reference to cytology button preparations and IHC staining.
>     Our laboratory commonly uses acetone and alcohol to make cytology buttons from body fluids.  We often perform IHC on these
>     Cell blocks.  Does anyone use acetone for cytology preparation?  If so does this cause staining issues or hinder staining of the
>     Cell block?
>     Thank you,
>     Terry Dyer HT (ASCP)
>    Torrance Memorial Medical Center
>    3330 Lomita Blvd.
>    Torrance, CA.  90505
> 310-325-9110 X1740
>