We use B-Plus Fixative from BBC Biochemical Corp.  Works great and the
pathologists are pleased.

Have a Great Day,
Diane

Diane C. Gladney, HT (ASCP)
Histology Supervisor
Moncrief Army Community Hospital
P.O. BOX 484
4500 Stuart Ave.
FT. Jackson, SC 29207

(803) 751-2530
DSN 734-2530

EMAIL: diane.gladney@se.amedd.army.mil  OR
                 dcgx1@aol.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Cartun [mailto:Rcartun@harthosp.org]
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 8:06 AM
To: Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: B5 Substitutes


I have a meeting today to discuss the elimination of B5 from our
Histology Laboratory.  I know this topic has been discussed before, and
I just searched the archives, but I am looking for more current
information.  What are people using as a substitute for B5 for lymph
nodes and bone marrows, and are your pathologists completely satisfied
with it?  Thank you.

Richard Cartun