[Histonet] 10% NBF Neutralization - Aldehyde test

[Tony Auge]

Hi Brad,

I used the Neutrasafe Formzero Test Kit from statlab at my last job. It
worked well.

Happy Holidays,
Tony

On Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 8:40 AM Ringer, Bradley via Histonet <
histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu> wrote:

> Does anyone currently neutralize formalin to dump down the sanitary system
> drain? We are currently using Formalex Green to neutralize our formalin for
> dumping. We have run into the issue of not being able to purchase aldehyde
> testing kits to verify the formalin has actually been neutralized before
> dumping.  We have contacted the company, that in the past has sold us these
> aldehyde testing kits, and we were told they no longer sell them because
> histology labs are only checking the pH of the "neutralized formalin".
> After going back and forth a few times, the sales rep now tells us that we
> also need to be checking the aldehyde levels before dumping which is
> exactly what we have been trying to tell him.  So, if anyone is
> neutralizing formalin to dump down the drain, are you checking the aldehyde
> levels and if so what product/test are you using?
>
> Thank you and Happy Holidays,
>
> Brad
>
> Brad Ringer, HTL (ASCP)
> Springfield Clinic Histology Manager
> 1025 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
> (217)528-7541 ext. 14078
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