[Histonet] methanol vs ethanol in processing

[Rene J Buesa]

Probably not but processing with methanol is a very bad idea. It is highly toxic and tends to make tissues somewhat brittle.
René J.



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From: Michelle Perrins <Michelle.Perrins <@t> uct.ac.za>
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu 
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 8:46 AM
Subject: [Histonet] methanol vs ethanol in processing

Hello all

If tissue (from autopsy cases) has been fixed in 10% formal saline,
will there be a difference in the  stained section if:
processed in methanol
processed in ethanol

Thanks
Michelle




Michelle Perrins
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Forensic Pathology Services
Division Forensic Medicine 
Faculty Health Sciences
University of Cape Town

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