Substance / Medication

Formalin

Overview

Active Ingredient
formalin
RxNorm CUI
314636

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Natural fixatives alternative to formalin in histopathology: A systematic review.
Yee A W M, Oo P S, Aye S N et al. · Med J Malaysia · 2023
PMID: 36715199Meta-Analysis
Nonmalignant Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Tissues as a Source to Study Germline Variants and Cancer Predisposition: A Systematic Review.
Youssef Omar, Almangush Alhadi, Zidi Yossra H S et al. · Biopreserv Biobank · 2020
PMID: 32551987Meta-Analysis
A review of the optimisation of the use of formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue for molecular analysis in a forensic post-mortem setting.
Reid Kate Megan, Maistry Sairita, Ramesar Raj et al. · Forensic Sci Int · 2017
PMID: 29078160Meta-Analysis
The effects of under 6 hours of formalin fixation on hormone receptor and HER2 expression in invasive breast cancer: a systematic review.
Kalkman Shona, Barentsz Maarten W, van Diest Paul J · Am J Clin Pathol · 2014
PMID: 24926080Meta-Analysis
Teaching medical students ultrasound-guided needle aspiration of synthetic cysts: effect of a formalin-embalmed cadaver simulation model.
Stathas SpiroAnthony, Baribeau Vincent, Kutch Maximillian et al. · BMC Med Educ · 2024
PMID: 39192224RCTFull text (PMC)
CARNOY'S SOLUTION INCREASES LYMPH NODES COUNT IN COLON CANCER SPECIMENS WHEN COMPARED TO FORMALIN FIXATION: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL.
Dias André Roncon, Pereira Marina Alessandra, Mello Evandro Sobroza et al. · Arq Bras Cir Dig · 2022
PMID: 35730885RCTFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Formalin (substance)
SNOMED CT
431510009
UMLS CUI
C0949307
RxNorm CUI
314636

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.