Fixation for breast tissue

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From:"Terrett, Barb" <Barb_Terrett@pmh.toronto.on.ca>
To:"'histonet@pathology.swmed.edu'" <histonet@Pathology.swmed.edu>
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Date:Wed, 5 May 1999 15:00:06 -0400
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I was wondering if there is anyone who uses a fixative for breast tissue
that is comprised of formalin, alcohol and/or acetic acid.  We are looking
for something that fixes fatty tissue better than buffered formalin.   If
you have such a fixative, could you share the recipe with us.   Also, does
this fixative have any negative effects on immuno staining, in particular
estrogen and progesterone receptors.

Thank you.   Sandra via Barb!



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