[Histonet] RE: xylene substitute

[Nathan Jentsch]

We use a product called pro-par, produced by Anatech.  We don't use permount
routinely, but a few of our specials require it.  We dehydrate and then
clear with the pro-par, and it works fine for those stains.  It is much less
harsh on tissue than xylene; we have three VIP's, and our specimens sit in
it for several hours with no negative effects on the tissue or the
processors.

Nathan Jentsch
BS HT(ASCP)