Christa
we are using ReDecal from StatLab.  We leave the biopsies in decal for 30
minutes.  We use this because it does not interfer with our immunos.  Hope
this helps

Joe Nocito, B.S., HT(ASCP)QIHC
Histology Supervisor
Christus Santa Rosa Hospitals
San Antonio, Texas 


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Christa Hladik [SMTP:CHRISTA.HLADIK@email.swmed.edu]
> Sent:	Monday, February 28, 2000 9:45 AM
> To:	histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
> Subject:	Decal Solutions
> 
> Hello,
> Our lab has been asked to do a project which includes decal of bone marrow
> biopsies.  
> It has been years since I have worked in routine, I really could use some
> updating on decal solutions that are being used today and approximate
> times in solutions.  
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help!
> 
> Christa Hladik, HT(ASCP) QIHC
> Technical Director, Pathology Immunohistochemistry Laboratory
> University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
> 6000 Harry Hines Blvd.
> Lab NB7.214
> Dallas, Texas  75235-9072
> (214) 648-1177; Fax (214) 648-1179
> e-mail:  christa.hladik@email.swmed.edu
>