Years ago, we added methyl violet to our formalin which enabled us to
quickly identify the solution in or out of a container. It also serves as
a pH indicator, turns yellow when acidic. That came in handy for long
term fixation of large bloody specimens that might have required a
formalin change to ensure good fixation.
JR R
Sent by: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
11/07/2008 02:21 PM
To
cc
Subject
[Histonet] RE: Is it Formalin-Without Smelling It?
My favorite method is to have the container LABELED.
Jerry Ricks
Research Scientist
University of Washington
Department of Pathology
> From: Wanda.Smith@HCAhealthcare.com
> To: rcharles@state.pa.us; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:34:43 -0600
> CC:
> Subject: [Histonet] RE: Is it Formalin-Without Smelling It?
>
> I knew there was a trick, I just couldn't remember what it was.
> Thanks everyone!!!!!
> Wanda
>
>
> WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT
> Pathology Supervisor
> TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
> 9330 Medical Plaza Drive
> Charleston, SC 29406
> 843-847-4586
> 843-847-4296 fax
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Charles,
Roger
> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 1:43 PM
> To: Smith Wanda; Histonet (histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu)
> Subject: [Histonet] RE: Is it Formalin-Without Smelling It?
>
> We are using Shiffs reagent. When you put a drop of formalin in Shiffs
reagent it turns purple.
>
> Roger Charles
> Microbiologist
> Pennsylvania Veterinary Laboratory
> 2305 N Cameron St
> Harrisburg, PA 17110
> 717-787-8808
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
[mailto:histonet-bounces@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Smith
Wanda
> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 1:31 PM
> To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> Subject: [Histonet] Is it Formalin-Without Smelling It?
>
> Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!
> Silly question: Is there an easy way to tell if a solution in a
container is/is not formalin without smelling it?????
> Thanks,
> Wanda
>
> WANDA G. SMITH, HTL(ASCP)HT
> Pathology Supervisor
> TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER
> 9330 Medical Plaza Drive
> Charleston, SC 29406
> 843-847-4586
> 843-847-4296 fax
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>
> _______________________________________________
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
>
> _______________________________________________
> Histonet mailing list
> Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
_________________________________________________________________
Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster.
http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008_______________________________________________
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
_______________________________________________
Histonet mailing list
Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
|