Yes, this is used by the University of North Carolina for their biopsies.
They prepare kits containing buffered glutaraldehyde, formalin, and
Michel's. We always send FedEx for overnight delivery.
Joyce Weems
Pathology Manager
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta


	-----Original Message-----
	From:	Jarmulowicz, Michael
[SMTP:Michael.Jarmulowicz@rfh.nthames.nhs.uk]
	Sent:	Tuesday, September 25, 2001 7:15 AM
	To:	'HistoNet Server'
	Subject:	Use of Michel's medium for renal biopsies

	I need to provide a renal biopsy service to a remote site.  I am
happier
	using immunofluorescence (IF) on fresh frozen tissue rather than
	immunoperoxidase on paraffin processed tissue.  Michel's medium
appears to
	be used successfully for skin biopsies and IF, although I have no
personal
	experience of its use.  

	Can it be used equally well for transport of renal biopsies for IF,
and has
	anyone experience of it in this field?

	Michael Jarmulowicz
	Consultant Histopathologist, Royal Free Hospital, London. UK