We rountinely use zinc as a secondary fixative.  We do NOT have any problems
with lifting/curling etc.


Jennifer MacDonald
San Antonio Community Hospital
Upland, CA  91786
(909) 985-2811 ext. 4148
jmacdonald@sach.org


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> From:
> Terry.Marshall@rgh-tr.trent.nhs.uk[SMTP:Terry.Marshall@rgh-tr.trent.nhs.uk
> ]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, August 23, 2000 7:27 AM
> To: 	histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject: 	Zinc woes
> 
> I have been using 'home-made' zinc fixative since about 1972, when I first
> saw it written up, but usually just as a secondary fixative. (My
> colleagues have always taken the view that "real men" don't need to see
> slides properly prepared to make a diagnosis).
> On and off however, we have had problems with slides lifting/curling, and
> today, practically the lot fell off.
> Me and my zinc got called nasty things:-(
> 
> Anyone else had this problem?
> Advice?
> 
> NB No adhesive being used.
> 
> Terry L Marshall
> Histopathologist
> Rotherham General Hospital, Yorkshire
> 
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>