When we're pressed for time Milton, we microwave our slides in an 800 watt oven for 2 minutes prior to prep for immunostaining.

Linda A. Sebree, HT(ASCP)
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
IHC/ISH Laboratory
A4/204-2472
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792
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FAX: (608)262-7174


-----Original Message-----
From: Gomez, Milton [mailto:Milton.Gomez@msnyuhealth.org]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 2:49 PM
To: histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: Microwave slides for Immunohistochemistry studies


Do any of you microwave your slides for staining H&E, particularly for
Immuno staining?  Is it recommended.?  What works best for you and under
what conditions.

Thanks,

Milton

New York University Medical Center
Hematopathology Department
212-263-5910(work)
212-263-7712(fax)