[Histonet] effect on IHC staining with the use of Cytolyt for cellblocks

Tony Henwood AnthonyH <@t> chw.edu.au
Sun Jun 22 18:12:31 CDT 2008


Remember the cytolyte solution is an alcohol-based fixation. Very little
formalin, so enzyme pre-treatments will tend to chew up the sections.
Try the IPXs leaving out any enzyme unmasking. Some antibodies may not
recognise their antigens (eg p53)

Regards

Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC)
Laboratory Manager & Senior Scientist
The Children's Hospital at Westmead,
Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, 2145, AUSTRALIA.
Tel: 612 9845 3306
Fax: 612 9845 3318




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Has anybody had any problems with IHC staining on cell block slides that
were processed with Cytolyt solution

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