Fixatives not compatible with FISH:
- Buin's fix
- Prefer fix
- B5 fixative
- Non-buffered formalin
- Any acid-based fixatives (picric acid, etc.)
- Mercuric chloride
- Hollande's fix
- Michelle's fix
- Zamboni's fix
- Zenker's fix
- Formaldehyde/zinc fixative
- Alcohols (any when used alone)
Fixatives compatible with FISH:
- 10% buffered formalin
- Carnoy's fixative
- Paraformaldehyde
- Karnovsky's fix (16% paraformaldehyde, 50% glutaraldehyde)
- Trump's fix