[Histonet] Modified Davidson

[Tony Henwood]

There are several formulations (some are probably typos), but this seems to be one commonly cited.

Modified Davidson's Fixative:

(Latendresse, J. R., Warbrittion, A. R., Jonassen, H., & Creasy, D. M. (2002). Fixation of testes and eyes using a modified Davidson's fluid: comparison with Bouin's fluid and conventional Davidson's fluid. Toxicologic pathology, 30(4), 524-533.)

37–40% formaldehyde            30ml
Absolute ethanol         15ml
Glacial acetic acid        5ml
Distilled Water             50ml

Regards,

Tony Henwood MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC), FFSc(RCPA) (Retired)
Principal Scientist, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead (Retired)
Adjunct Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney.

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From: Naira Margaryan via Histonet <histonet at lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Friday, February 9, 2024 8:25:47 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] Modified Davidson

Hello,

Could you please share your best recipe for the Modified Davidson?

Thanks in advance,
Naira
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