Sirka: An alternative to the formalin fixative

Formalin fixation is the most essential step of routine histopathology practice. During the last few years, various fixatives have been developed for use in histopathology practice as an alternative to formalin, to overcome its side effects on health. Here we have demonstrated an interesting and nov...

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Main Authors: Suhasini P. Gotur, Nagaraju Kamarthi, Vijay Wadhwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_510_23
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description Formalin fixation is the most essential step of routine histopathology practice. During the last few years, various fixatives have been developed for use in histopathology practice as an alternative to formalin, to overcome its side effects on health. Here we have demonstrated an interesting and novel idea of using sirka or sugar cane vinegar as an alternative to the formalin with the adequate result.
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title Sirka: An alternative to the formalin fixative
title_full Sirka: An alternative to the formalin fixative
title_fullStr Sirka: An alternative to the formalin fixative
title_full_unstemmed Sirka: An alternative to the formalin fixative
title_short Sirka: An alternative to the formalin fixative
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