FISH FIXATIVES

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