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  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Histopathology
  • Tissue Processing

Background:

  • Tissue clearing is a critical step in histopathology, preparing tissue for embedding.
  • Xylene, a common clearing agent, poses health hazards and is costly.
  • Alternative clearing agents are needed to improve safety and reduce economic burden in pathology labs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a mixture of kerosene and xylene as a substitute for pure xylene in tissue clearing.
  • To assess the impact of the kerosene-xylene mixture on tissue morphology and staining characteristics.
  • To determine the economic and health benefits of using the proposed clearing agent mixture.

Main Methods:

  • 120 tissue samples were processed using routine methods until the clearing step.
  • Four clearing agent groups were tested: Kerosene:Xylene ratios of 50:50 (A), 70:30 (B), pure kerosene (C), and pure xylene (D - control).
  • Tissues were stained with Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E), IHC (D2-40), Periodic acid-Schiff, and Congo red, followed by light microscopy and statistical analysis (Fisher's exact test).

Main Results:

  • Groups A (50:50 K:X) and B (70:30 K:X) showed excellent tissue clearing, preserving morphology and cellular details.
  • Optimal embedding and superior staining characteristics were observed in Groups A and B compared to the control.
  • Group C (pure kerosene) exhibited poor staining, reduced cellular detail, shrinkage, and irregular tissue surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • A combined mixture of kerosene and xylene (50:50 and 70:30 ratios) can effectively replace pure xylene as a clearing agent.
  • These mixtures maintain tissue integrity and staining quality without posing health risks.
  • The kerosene-xylene mixture offers a safer and potentially more economical alternative for histopathological tissue processing.