I had some pieces of placenta put into growth media and inoculated by our micro department.  Let them grow a couple of days and process.  Make sure your tissue is fresh and not fixed in formalin.  Good luck.

Juan C. Gutierrez, HT(ASCP)
Histology Laboratory Supervisor
(210)704-2533

My opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my employer.  Long live free speech!


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Subject: [Histonet] Gram staining

Can anyone give me some tips on how to get Gram stain controls or how to substitute for the control. Thanks Jennell
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