[Histonet] LTP fluid with Phenol

[Terri Braud]

Here is the approximate chemical make-up of LTP with Phenol.  (LTP stands for Long Term Preservation)
Ethanol  48.%
Formaldehyde 20.%
Ethylene Glycol 4.%
Phenol 11.%
Glutaraldehyde 4.%

Due to the presence of Ethylene Glycol, I would let the tissue set in a separate container of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin for 24 hours before processing as usual.
I hope this helps. Terri

Terri L. Braud, HT(ASCP)
Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
Laboratory
Holy Redeemer Hospital
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Meadowbrook, PA 19046
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 4. cadaver tissue processing for histology (Preiszner, Johanna)

Message: 4
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:59:44 +0000
From: "Preiszner, Johanna" <PREISZNE at mail.etsu.edu>
Subject: [Histonet] cadaver tissue processing for histology
Hi,
I got some cadaver tissue floating in "LTP embalming fluid w/ phenol".
Can I put those straight into the processor? Or has to be rinsed/soaked before? If so what should I use?
My Internet searches did not bring up anything useful.
Thank you!
Hanna Preiszner
ETSU/QCOM Dept of Pathology