That's what we do - I think about 5%.
Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta


	-----Original Message-----
	From:	MELISSA JUNKERMEIER [SMTP:MJUNKER1@FAIRVIEW.ORG]
	Sent:	Friday, December 01, 2000 3:53 PM
	To:	histonet@pathology.swmed.EDU
	Subject:	mercury or zinc removal

	I was just told about a process of removing mercury or zinc from
tissue by using xylene with a few crystals of iodine in it.  This is
supposed to be helpful with IHC staining, eliminating the use of 0.5% sodium
thiosulfate.  I was wondering if anyone does this, or has tried it and can
tell me how it works?  Thank you
	Melissa