[Histonet] 37% formaldehyde

[Connolly, Brett M]

I think Geoff hit the nail on the head. The surgeon doesn't realize or
remember that 'formalin' is supposed to be 3.7%. I feel bad for the patient.

Brett


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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Linda Blazek
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 1:48 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] 37% formaldehyde


Does anyone know why a surgeon would want to send a liver biopsy
specimen in 37% formaldehyde?  Is there some test or procedure that you
would ever want to put a specimen in 37%?
Thanks
 
 
Linda  Blazek, HT (ASCP)
Department of Pathology
Children's Medical Center
Dayton, Ohio  45404
(937) 641-3358
fax (937)641-5482
blazekl <@t> childrensdayton.org

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