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SPECIMEN
COLLECTION: Fixatives
What
is the difference between buffered and nonbuffered formalin?
Buffered
formalin tends to produce fewer
osmotic changes in the organisms during the fixation; however,
on a day to day basis, it may be difficult to detect morphologic
differences from buffered and nonbuffered formalin. Based
on the potential benefits, most laboratories are using buffered
formalin, either 5% or 10%. |
