[Histonet] RE: Is it Formalin-Without Smelling It?

[Charles, Roger]

We are using Shiffs reagent.  When you put a drop of formalin in Shiffs reagent it turns purple.

Roger Charles
Microbiologist
Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory
2305 N Cameron St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-787-8808

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith Wanda
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 1:31 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Is it Formalin-Without Smelling It?

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!
Silly question:  Is there an easy way to tell if a solution in a container is/is not formalin without smelling it?????
Thanks,
Wanda

WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT
Pathology Supervisor
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
9330 Medical Plaza Drive
Charleston, SC  29406
843-847-4586
843-847-4296 fax


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