[Histonet] clearing agent for gross specimens

[Della Speranza, Vinnie]

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who routinely utilizes a clearing agent in the gross room to clear fat from tissues to allow lymph nodes to be visualized.

I am aware of Dissect Aid but would like to learn of other comparable products. 
If individuals are using home made solutions are will to share their formula I would appreciate receiving that information as well.

Our primary interest is speed of clearing for turnaround time reasons.

I am in the midst of a Histosearch search but it is slow going because most discussions refer to tissue processing or staining so it's like looking for a needle in a haystack


Thank you all

Vinnie Della Speranza
Manager for Anatomic Pathology Services
165 Ashley Avenue Suite 309
Charleston, SC 29425
tel. 843-792-6353
fax. 843-792-8974