[Histonet] Refrigerate formalin?

Geoff McAuliffe mcauliff <@t> umdnj.edu
Thu Jul 29 08:47:59 CDT 2010


I agree with Rene and Mark.

Geoff

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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