We wipe out the excess tisue( if there is any), wipe down the chamber with
abs. Alcohol then spray the chamber with "CaviCide", let it sit for @ 3-5
minutes and then wipe the chamber out again.
Valerie A. Hannen, MLT(ASCP),HTL,SU(FL)
Histology Section Chief
Parrish Medical Center
951 N. Washin
Ann,
There are many tuberculocidal cleaners. Just search for it. If you are in a
hospital the central supply will most likely have some in stock.
We use PD-128 by Spartan Chemical
http://www.spartanchemical.com/products/product/101604
Here are some references for cryostat cleaning:
Cryos
Ann,
Cryostat decontamination references:
College of American Pathologists, Commentary on certification questionaire:
1) Decontaminate regularly with 70% alcohol.
2) Defrost, remove trimmings and decontaminate with a tuberculocidal
disinfectant, preferably weekly for instruments use
