[Histonet] RE: Black Biopsy Paper

[Connolly, Brett M]

Becky,  

We have used this paper. What I found is that when submersed in the formalin the black dye leaches out of the paper and the portion of the tissue touching the paper turned somewhat black. These were tissues left on the paper and in formalin overnight. Since I never processed that tissue I don't know if the black washes out during processing.

Brett

Brett M. Connolly, Ph.D.
Principal Scientist, Imaging Dept.
Merck & Co., Inc.
PO Box 4, WP-44K
West Point, PA 19486
brett_connolly <@t> merck.com
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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Rebecca LeVier
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 2:26 PM
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Subject: [Histonet] Black Biopsy Paper

I am wondering if anyone out there is using black biopsy paper to give to offices to place the biopsy on prior to putting it into formalin? It looks kind of like construction paper. If you are using this can you please give me a list of pros and cons associated with it?

Thanks,
Becky

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