We are using Shiffs reagent. When you put a drop of formalin in Shiffs reagent it turns purple.
Roger Charles Microbiologist Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory 2305 N Cameron St Harrisburg, PA 17110 717-787-8808 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Smith Wanda Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 1:31 PM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Is it Formalin-Without Smelling It? Happy Friday Everyone!!!!! Silly question: Is there an easy way to tell if a solution in a container is/is not formalin without smelling it????? Thanks, Wanda WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT Pathology Supervisor TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER 9330 Medical Plaza Drive Charleston, SC 29406 843-847-4586 843-847-4296 fax _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet