I use Histogel a lot for cell pellets and the gel turns clear during 
processing but when it cools it changes to white.
Andi



At 03:58 PM 2/25/02 -0800, you wrote:
>Does anyone, or has anyone used HistoGel from Richard Allan for their
>biopsies or cell blocks???  When we first tried out the samples the gel came
>through clear or with slight pink tinge after processing.  This was great,
>as you could see the specimen inside - now the come through white after
>processing and you can't see anything when you're cutting the block.  I've
>tried different lot numbers to no avail, and I haven't change my processing
>routine for probably 5 or 6 years now.  I anxiously await to hear of other
>users and their experience.  Thank you.
>
>
>John Spair, Manager
>Pathology Services
>LABORATORIES Northwest
>MultiCare Health System
>john.spair@multicare.org
>253-403-6090
>
>

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