Ah, in a perfect world! (which would be down right boring, thanks) Claire
Neutral buffered formalin requires time for fixation - clots need to be cut up as soon as possible after they're received, and biopsy specimens really ought to fix overnight before decalcification and processing. Communication with oncologists is essential (and rarely achievable). Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Knoxville TN _______________________________________________ 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