If its happening to an entire batch but not to other batches then you
can sorta rule out fixation unless you use different batches of fixative
for different batches of samples; logical yes? To put it another way if
you use the same fixative and fixation time on all batches but only one
is affected
Dear theci...@yahoo.com (whoever this is)
I would suggest that to fix the problem, make sure you fix the tissues.
Shrinkage is often due to alcohol "fixation" rather than formal fixation
Regards
Tony Henwood JP, MSc, BAppSc, GradDipSysAnalys, CT(ASC)
Laboratory Manager & Senior Scientist
Tel: 6
