Description
Hollande’s fixative is an excellent multi-purpose formalin providing numerous application benefits. Its cupric acetate component stabilizes red cell membranes, as well as eosinophils and endocrine cells in tissue samples as protection measures against lysis. It is often used in gastrointestinal and prostrate biopsies, but may also be used on bone marrow and any tissue containing a large amount of inflammatory or muscosa cells. For firmer tissue, Hollande’s fixative softens the structure to avoid brittle sectioning during microscopic examination.
