Re: [Histonet] Acetone fixation problems with OCT Tissues

2015-04-29 Thread Julio Benavides
To dry them overnight before fixation is not a bit too risky? I  mean, wouldn´t the tissue degradate? I normaly fixed the section as soon as I get it into the slide. Just a thought. I am no expert in cryostate, just an occasional user. Julio "Lewis, Patrick" escribió: Hi Everyone, I am sti

[Histonet] Acetone fixation problems with OCT Tissues

2015-04-28 Thread Lewis, Patrick
Hi Everyone, I am still having issues with my IHCs with Acetone fixation. If I fix in 100% Acetone, I get IHC staining, but my tissues are 50-90% destroyed. If I fix in 4% paraformaldehyde, or 10% NBF or (95% Etoh and/or Methanol with Acetone) I lose the epitopes I either get no staining or

[Histonet] Acetone fixation

2014-11-15 Thread Sheree H
Have questions about using acetone at the grossing counter. Does anyone have problems with it being carried over into the formalin on the processor? We rinse, open cassette to let it dry completely and even change the cassette. I've had issues with my processor and want to make sure