[Histonet] Poll on B5

[DKBoyd <@t> chs.net]

We do not use B5.  We've used Z5 (an Anatech product) for at least 10 
years.  Great product, it is a formaldehyde, zinc and ethanol mixture.  We 
fix our core biopsies for a minimum of 2 hours before decalcification and 
processing. The aspiration is placed in 10% formalin per usual procedure.


Debbie M. Boyd, HT(ASCP) l Chief Histologist l Southside Regional Medical 
Center I 
200 Medical Park Boulevard l Petersburg, Va.  23805 l T: 804-765-5050 l F: 
804-765-5582 l dkboyd <@t> chs.net







"Pitts, Jaclyn S. (Jackie), HT(ASCP)" <Pitts.Jaclyn <@t> mayo.edu> 
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Hello all. 
I was asked by our director to try to come up with a list of places that
do still use and do not still use B5. We are working hard on trying to
get to be a mercury free facility and other than the B5 we use for bone
marrows we are mercury free. So, if you all could be so kind as to send
me a response that would be much appreciated. I would like to know what
you currently use, if you used B5 in the past or if you are currently
using B5 now, and hospital name. I would absolutely appreciate any and
all comments and help you all can provide. Thank you! 

Jaclyn Pitts, HT(ASCP)
Histotechnician
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN 
E-mail: pitts.jaclyn <@t> mayo.edu

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