Description
Saccomanno fluid contains alcohol and carbo-wax which work in tandem to illuminate protoplasmic details, prevent air drying artifacts from obstructing fixated tissue samples, and provide long-term storage capabilities up to several days to weeks. It acts as a versatile cytology fixative often used on samples obtained through urine samples and bronchial washings. Other feasible surfaces include lung tissue, sputum specimen, and pleural and peritoneal fluids.