Description
Hydrochloric Acid/ Formic Acid Decalcification Solution: a combination to illustrate the best decalcifying agent by Lillie. Formic acid permits satisfactory nuclear and marrow cell staining, while Hydrochloric Acid rapidly decalcifies even compact bone in 12 to 24 hours. As with any acid solution, swelling of tissue is characteristic after extended periods. Reagent alcohol may be added to solution to remedy the swelling action.
