FW: [Histonet] clearing agent for gross specimens

[Della Speranza, Vinnie]

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

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Pence [mailto:mpence <@t> grhs.net] 
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 12:34 PM
To: Della Speranza, Vinnie
Subject: RE: [Histonet] clearing agent for gross specimens

I use just plain acetone. The lymph nodes stand out white in just a few
minutes. I have been using for about 6 years with no problems.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Della
Speranza, Vinnie
Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 11:16 AM
To: Histonet
Subject: [Histonet] clearing agent for gross specimens


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
 


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