[Histonet] RE: decal solution for molecular studies

[Clare Thornton]

To clarify, the Formical we use is a formic acid/EDTA solution.


Clare J. Thornton, HTL(ASCP), QIHC
Assistant Histology Supervisor
Dahl-Chase Diagnostic Services
417 State Street, Suite 540
Bangor, ME 04401
cthornton <@t> dahlchase.com



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Subject: [Histonet] decal solution for molecular studies

Does anyone know of a decal solution that enables molecular studies (Her 2 FISH, EGFR by PCR) to be performed later?  We use Formical for our decal solution.  Her 2 FISH works about 50% of the time, EGFR almost never.  We are looking at having to cut undecalcified bone today for both these studies, and we are not equipped to cut undecalcified bone.  Any suggestions?



Clare J. Thornton, HTL(ASCP), QIHC
Assistant Histology Supervisor
Dahl-Chase Diagnostic Services
417 State Street, Suite 540
Bangor, ME 04401
cthornton <@t> dahlchase.com

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