[Histonet] Paraffin block archival storage

[Clarence Owens]

Does anyone know if there is a CAP or board of health regulation on storing archival paraffin blocks in a walk in morgue cooler. Currently we are storing our archival paraffin blocks in the morgue cooler for the ten year retention CAP regulation. The blocks are at a controlled temperature where the integrity of the blocks are not compromised. The blocks are stored in their block filing cabinet in one part of the cooler. Is there a problem with having the blocks stored in this area. Lastly the cooler is under lock and key and the key has to be signed out as well. This also provide a security aspect for the blocks and monitors who enters in and out of this secured area. Thanks for your help. 


Clarence Owens, HT (ASCP)
Lawrence General Hospital 
Lawrence, MA 01842