[Histonet] RE: disposal of formalin

[Vanessa Perez]

We neutralize it and then dump down the drain with tons of running water.

Vanessa Perez Garcia
Histology Supervisor
Pathology Reference Lab
210-892-3746
210-892-3732
vperez <@t> pathreflab.com

-----Original Message-----
From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Lake,Debbie
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 10:29 AM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] disposal of formalin

Would anyone be willing to share how formalin is disposed of at your facility?  Neutralization, disposal off site, etc.  Thank you.

 

Debra Lake  MT(ASCP)

Manager Micro, Blood Bank, Pathology

Marion General Hospital

Marion, IN  46952

(765) 660-6521

Fax: (765-651-7330)

 

 

 

 



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