[Histonet] Sticky paraffin

[Andrea Grantham]

Can you explain exactly what you mean by "sticky"? Where is it sticky?  
At embedding or cutting or both?

Andi



Andrea Grantham, HT (ASCP)
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On Jan 26, 2010, at 5:48 AM, Evans, Andria B wrote:

> We have been having some issues with sticky paraffin.  We have tried  
> all different kinds or paraffin and have come to the conclusion that  
> it isn't the paraffin, but i'm thinking it might be another factor  
> causing this.  This does not happen everyday, but sporadic.  Does  
> anyone have any suggestions on something we can do to reduce the  
> stickiness?
>
> Andria B Evans, HTL(ASCP)CM
> Anatomic Pathology
> York Hospital
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