Re: Xylene substitutes

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hymclab

Valerie,

I have been using Thermo Shandon's Xylene Substitute (HistoSolve) for approximately 10 years. We use it in the processor and on the stainging lines of our routine stains and our IHC. We have had no problems or complaints in using it. If you are looking for a substitute I would highly recommend it. It is not greasy nor is it citrus smelling.

Hope this helps.

Dawn Schneider, HT(ASCP)

Howard Young Medical Center

Woodruff, WI

-----Original Message-----
From: Valerie Hannen <vhannen@cfl.rr.com>
To: histonet <Histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2002 9:33 PM
Subject: Xylene substitutes

Does anyone know of any "great" xylene substitutes?

We need one that is good for all aspects of processing.

Processing, staining, coverslipping. It can't have a terrible

citrus smell (tried one like that and it was horrible). Must

be ok to use with IHC. Our safety officer wants us to try

"safer" clearing agents.

Thanks for any input you can give me.

Valerie Hannen,MLT(ASCP),HTL

Parrish Medical Center

Titusville, Florida 32796

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