We used a SIGMA GMS kit that used periodic acid... Perhaps you can get your SIGMA rep to fax the procedure to you...

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	Robert Brunner [mailto:rbrunner@argosyu.edu] 
Sent:	Wednesday, December 04, 2002 10:26
To:	histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject:	Grocotts Methenamine Sivler Tech


I am trying to locate a procedure for the GMS that replaces the Chromic acid with Periodic acid.  Does anyone have a published procedure to share?  


Robert A. Brunner, BA, HT(ASCP)
Department Head
Histotechnology Program
Argosy University/ Twin Cities 
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