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Hi Lori:
Instead of xylene you can use isopropyl (also known as 2-propanol and propyl
alcohol) and after sectioning you can use dishwasher soap before going directly
to the staining procedure. After staining you need nothing but an oven to dry
out the stained sections and go diractly to
Lori,
We use Formula 83 from CBG for both processing and staining. We have used this
for years with no problem for our GI biopsies. It wouldn't do any good to
share my processing schedule with you though since we have a different
processor. If you want to talk or any further information
We have used Americlear for many, many years. Processing and staining of
everything (not just GI). It's a d-limonene product so it does have an
orangish smell. I have always had VIPs and we have never had a problem.
Tom McNemar, HT(ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Licking Memorial Health Systems
We use propar on the tissue processor for mouse and rat eyes (you need three
stations of proper) for adequate processing. Works great for us, we do not use
it in staining but I know it will work for that also.
Liz
Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC
Premier Laboratory, LLC
PO Box 18592
Hi Lori,
Pretty much any xylene sub will work for processing tissues and staining. You
may need to add additional time in the xylene steps, since the action of the
subs isn't as quick as xylene.
In addition, the substitutes are more intolerant of water. How humid is your
lab? If it's dry, then
Hi
Since you use a tissue tec VIP from Sakura you could use tissue clear from
Sakura.
I have been a histotech for 11 years an have only used xylene substitute for
processin. The past 3 years on Peloris from Leica and before that on VIP E300.
I use Tissue Clear from Sakura and it works as well
