[Histonet] Fixing frozen sections in 4% Paraformaldehyde.

Wed May 12 11:35:59 CDT 2004

Is it common to fix frozen sections of unfixed tissue with 4% PFA the same way they can be fixed with acetone? I know it will definitely take longer than aceton fixation, but has that been done? Thanks.

Nidal E Muvarak
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