Bruce-

As of right now, we are using Bouins for male reproductive tissues,
specifically testes and epididymides.  However, we are investigating the use
of Davidson's and a modified Davidson's fixatives for these tissues.
EVERYONE is hoping the results are at least comparable.

Joe

Joseph A. Saby, BA, HT(ASCP)
Pfizer Global Research and Development
Drug Safety Evaluation
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734)-622-3631
FAX:   (734)-622-3478
E-mail: joseph.saby@wl.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Abaloz [mailto:b.abaloz@zoology.unimelb.edu.au]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 10:51 AM
To: histoNet@pathology.swmed.edu
Subject: BOUINS/Picric Acid !!


I know that this subject has been discussed before but with the "discussion"
RE:
Picric Acid, thought I'de ask what people/labs are using instead, to fix
their specimens in, that gives results as good as/better than BOUINS!! Also,
how are lab's disposing of their used/waste Bouins. I have a couple of
Academics that love the stuff & the results from fixing testis/ovarian
tissue in it.  I'de like very much to replace the Bouins with ?????? Thanks
in advance, Bruce in OZ!! 


BRUCE ABALOZ
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