Karla,

The term 'HYPO' is a short form that photographers still use (it was passed
on to Histology from them) for Sodium thiosulphate solutions. It is derived
from the old name for this chemical, which was Sod. Hyposulphate.

Bryan

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> From: 	Carson, Karla[SMTP:KCarson@chw.edu]
> Sent: 	July 13, 2000 12:20 PM
> To: 	'Histonet'
> Subject: 	Sodium Thiosulfate
> 
> So do we call Sodium Thiosulfate - Hypo because it is hypotonic?
> 
> Karla Carson HT/HTL (ASCP)
> Regional Pathology Supervisor
> Mercy Health Care Sacramento
> 916-453-4494
> e-mail kcarson@chw.edu <mailto:kcarson@chw.edu> 
> 
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