If you already have the cell block you can put it in the tissue processor. You do not need to re-fix it, but it will when going through the formalin stations in the tissue processor, and that OK and enough. René J.
From: Nancy Schmitt <nancy_schm...@pa-ucl.com> To: "histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu" <histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu> Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 10:42 AM Subject: [Histonet] fixation Good Morning- Scenario: a specimen is received and has been in cytology fixative overnight - a cell block is made from (very small) tissue picked out. 1. Can this be run on a program without formalin? 2. Does this need to be in formalin before going on the processor - if so how long? I appreciate any thoughts you may have, Nancy NOTICE: This email may contain legally privileged information. The information is for the use of only the intended recipient(s) even if addressed incorrectly. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender that you have received it in error and then delete it along with any attachments. Thank you. _______________________________________________ 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