[Histonet] Oral pathology tissue

[Baldridge, Lee Ann]

5% Formic Acid after fixation. Change daily. Test daily using 3% ammonium oxalate. 5ml of formic acid from container with tooth or bone. Add 1ml of ammonium oxalate in a test tube. Let stand. If there is a white precipitate change and check in 24hrs. Within a few days you should be able to get a scalpel through the specimen. 2 negative tests in a row it is ready to be rinsed in running water and processed. 

Lee Ann Baldridge
IUSM
Indpls.,IN.

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Perrin
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 3:16 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Oral pathology tissue

I was wondering if anyone has experience working with oral pathology and teeth. We are having trouble with getting the teeth to be soft enough to section for a routine H&E slide. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

 
Toshia Perrin
Medical Practice Coordinator
Southern Pathology


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