We use acetic acid - 3-5% solution (vinegar). j -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Amspacher, September Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 07:03 To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Ink issues
Good Morning all- I am having issues getting ink to "stick" to the tissue surface, the black and blue that we are using are fine we have tried several different companies and even use a "ink stay" acetic acid spray on the tissue. My new pathologist has talked about dipping the tissue after it is inked into Bouins solution, and that they didn't have any issues with inks where he came from. I have heard of this technique before, But I was just able to get rid of all of the bounins solutions in the lab and I am hesitant to bring it back, looking for Ideas and thought from all, also if you use the Bouins solution to "fix" your inks- I would love to learn your thoughts about the process. Thanks-a-million September Amspacher HT(ASCP) Technical Specialist- Histology Department Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officer Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, New York _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This email, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete this message. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet