Re: [Histonet] B-5 Fixative

2016-07-31 Thread Bob Richmond via Histonet
Jillian A. Russell, HT (ASCP)CM, QIHCCM, Supervisor, CDx Histology Operations, R&D at Dako in Carpinteria CA asks: >>I am wondering how many labs are using B-5 fixatives and how many are using B-5 alternatives due to the mercury issue? - For those who have switched to an alternative, have you noti

[Histonet] B-5 Fixative

2016-07-29 Thread jillian.russell--- via Histonet
Hello! I am wondering how many labs are using B-5 fixatives and how many are using B-5 alternatives due to the mercury issue? For those who have switched to an alternative, have you noticed many differences from the traditional B-5 fixative? Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated! :

[Histonet] B-5 fixative

2014-11-05 Thread Moe, Barbi A
Can anyone tell me why B-5 fixative is called "B-5"? Does the "B" stand for something, or does the "5" have a meaning? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated! Barb Moe Histology Lab Gundersen Health System La Crosse WI ba...@gundersenhealth.org

RE: [Histonet] b-5

2010-01-29 Thread Weems, Joyce
, January 29, 2010 10:22 To: Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] b-5 Someone remind me. (senior moment). Years ago we stopped using B-5 fixative in our lab. If I remember right we were given a date by CAP to either stop using a mercury product or present a plan on when we would stop

[Histonet] b-5

2010-01-29 Thread Vickroy, Jim
Someone remind me. (senior moment). Years ago we stopped using B-5 fixative in our lab. If I remember right we were given a date by CAP to either stop using a mercury product or present a plan on when we would stop using it. Am I correct and if not are some people still using B-5? James