Tissues processed in Xylene (especially over long periods of time) the
tissue becomes very brittle.

Hope that is the response you were looking for.

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Subject: Re: [Histonet] Xylene


Tissues usually become brittle, which difficulties sectioning.
  René J.

themagoos  wrote:
  Can somebody tell me if there are any effects on tissue if
there is prolonged processing time in xylene?

Jason McGough HT(ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory of the Black Hills
Account Representative - Anatomic Pathology
2805 5th Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-343-2267
jmcgough@clinlab.com


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