[Histonet] Bone Marrow Iron Stains

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---- Kelly Larson <kfineout <@t> hotmail.com> wrote: 
> 
>    I  am having a problem getting my bone marrow aspirate cell blocks and
>    core  biopsies  to stain positively for Iron.  The aspirate smears are
>    staining fine.  The cell block and core biopsy are fixed in 10%NBF and
>    the  core  biopsy  is  decaled  for  one hour in Cal-Ex (Fisher).  Any
>    suggestions??
> 
>    Kelly ([1]kfineout <@t> hotmail.com)
> 
>    Pathology Services of West MI
> 
> References
> 
>    1. mailto:kfineout <@t> hotmail.com
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Try using B+ Fixative.  If you'd like more info, contact me.