[Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing

[Marcum, Pamela A]

Some people have issues with the smell and the other option is Anatech ProPar or Richard Allan Thermo non-aliphatic hydrocarbon subs which have very low odor and are also about the same price.  We can't use the orange smell in our lab as some people have allergies and others just don't like it.  Both work types work very well and it is a lab choice for the options, not a quality choice.  Be aware most processor companies still require xylene in the clean cycle to keep your system healthy.

Pam Marcum

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Masood, Sameena Kathryn
Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 9:36 AM
To: Cross, Kelly; Histonet Listserv (E-mail) (histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu)
Subject: [Histonet] RE: xylene substitute for processing

Kelly,

Histo-Clear can be directly substituted for Xylene at every point in processing and staining.  It's completely non-toxic (even has a food grade rating), is made from oranges, and smells delicious. You don't have to work in a hood and it seems to make tissue less brittle than Xylene also. Some guys in our Histology Core told us about it and we have been happy with it. You can purchase it from the manufacturer, National Diagnostics, or Fisher.

http://www.nationaldiagnostics.com/product_info.php?products_id=175

Good luck,

Kathryn





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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Cross, Kelly
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 10:24 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] xylene substitute for processing

Greetings Histonet!

Does anyone use xylene substitutes for routine over-night processing? If so, what do you use and does it have any adverse effect your special stains?

Thank you in advance for your help,
Kelly

Kelly S. Cross B.S., HT (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Supervisor
Veterinary Pathobiology
Texas Veterinary Medical Center
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-4467
979-862-3658 Office
979-845-5149 Lab

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