[Histonet] xylene substitute for processing

[White, Lisa M.]

We use Formula 83 for overnight processing.  It works well with no
problems for special staining or IHC.  The only problem is that the
tissues do have to be well fixed before processing.  

 

I have also used Americlear (to which I now have an allergy) and Sub-X
and had good results with both at other labs from my past.

 

The switch will cost you a small percent of dehydration that xylene will
do that substitutes will not.

 

Lisa White, HT(ASCP)

Supervisory HT

James H. Quillen VAMC

PO Box 4000

Corner of Veterans Way and Lamont

PLMS 113

Mountain Home, TN 37684

423-979-3567

423-979-3401 fax