[Histonet] Cytology fixative

[McCabe, Sara]

Wondering what everyone is using for their "wet" respiratory cytology specimens(bronch specimens, BAL, brushings etc)
Currently we have our microbiology department use mucolytic agent.  We also use cyto rich red for our brushing specimens. We are having a "drying out" effect and are wondering if these are causing this?
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Sara J. McCabe, HT(ASCP)CM
Senior Histotechnologist
Penn Highlands DuBois
100 Hospital Avenue
DuBois, PA 15801
814-375-3264 Telephone
814-375-3784 Fax
sjmccabe at phhealthcare.org
www.phhealthcare.org
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