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[Joe Nocito]

Jodi,
we cut ours on plus slides and let them air dry. We don't dip them in 
acetone. If they are to be stained the next day, we leave them in a 
refrigerator overnight. Hope this helps.

Joe Nocito BS, HT(ASCP)QIHC
Histology Manager
Pathology Reference Lab
San Antonio, TX
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> Hi everyone. I have a few questions for you immunofluorescence experts out
> there. I recently have started doing IF on derm cases. I have noticed that
> quite  a few of my sections are washing off or folding. So far the doctor 
> has been
> able  to make a diagnosis on all of the them, but I would like to improve 
> my
> methods.  After I cut the frozens, I dip the slides in acetone and allow 
> them
> to dry  completely. I've noticed that the sections start coming off or 
> folding
> during my  PBS washes. I'm very gentle while rinsing but still have 
> problems.
> Any tips  would be very much appreciated. Its so frustrating to have
> beautiful sections at  the cryostat and end up with very little to show 
> for the
> finished product.
>
> Thanks!!
> Jodi
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