Zinc formalin and antigen retrieval

From:ANATECH LTD

In the vast majority of cases, antigen retrieval is not necessary 
after zinc formalin fixation.  This, in fact, is one of the 
compelling advantages of this family of fixatives.  You may destroy 
the tissue with antigen retrieval methods if this action is not 
needed.

Section adherence may be a problem with home-made zinc formalin and 
some commercial products.  Three vendors, at least, offer zinc 
fixatives that do not have this problem:  Anatech Ltd., Thermo 
Shandon and StatLab.

Dick

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Richard W. Dapson, Ph.D.
Anatech Ltd.
Battle Creek, MI
800-ANATECH (800-262-8324)
269-964-6450
email@anatechltdusa.com
Web address:  anatechltdusa.com  



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