Has anyone seen an artifact from leaving stained sections in xylene substitute (aliphatic hydrocarbon type) overnight.  I believe one is formed if sections are left too long in xylene, but wasn't sure about the substitute.  Thanks, Sarah

PS.: read a heart wrenching story about the hoof & mouth disease at:
http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34289-2001Mar20.html



Sarah LaBonte, HT (ASCP)
Research Associate, Histology Lab
Texas A&M University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Dept. of Vet Anatomy & Public Health
College Station, TX  77843-4458
phone: (979) 845-3177
fax:  (979) 458-3499