[Histonet] Refrigerate formalin?

[Mark Ray]

It is usually recommended that 10% Formalin Fixative be stored at 
temperatures above about 10C to minimize polymerization of 
Formaldehyde.  You might confirm this with the manufacturer of your 
Formalin Fixative.  The label may also say something about this.


Breeden, Sara wrote:
> We're getting ready to move into our new building (YAHOO!) in early
> September - finally.  In planning where we will store our cases for the
> required 6-week retention time, I have proposed that the tissues (in 10%
> NBF) be shelved in the walk-in cooler (4 degrees C).   Is there any
> reason tissues-in-formalin could NOT be stored refrigerated for that
> length of time?  It is extremely rare that we are required to pull and
> recut wet tissue, but that possibility always exists.  Thanks, everyone.
>
>  
>
> Sally Breeden, HT(ASCP)
>
> Veterinary Diagnostic Services
>
> New Mexico Department of Agriculture
>
> 700 Camino de Salud NE
>
> Albuquerque, NM  87108
>
> 505-841-2576
>
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