[Histonet] Special Stain Wash

[Cassie P. Davis]

Happy Friday Histoland,


          I realize we've had quite a bit of discussion over the past couple of years about the Special Stain Wash not lasting as long and could possibly be why sometimes the reason the silvers don't turn out as nice as they used to on the NEXES special stainer.  My question is, has anyone tried making the working solution from the concentrate in smaller batches and does it help or does the concentrate seem to expire as soon as you open it? It seems to affect only our GMS, the other stains seem fine. It's been a challenge to try to figure it out. Even though my boss put the new stainer on the budget request, I still want to give our best care. Thanks in advance for sharing you experience.

Cassandra Davis
Histology Technician
AP Laboratory
302-575-8095
Email:  CDavis at che-east.org<mailto:CDavis at che-east.org>



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