The CCA fixation status in the outer 12.5 mm of pole sections of southern pine (Pinus sp.), red pine (Pinus resinosa) and lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia) were followed during fixation at 21°C under non-drying conditions by the following procedures: - Qualitative CrVI indication by the chromotropic acid spot test. - Quantitative CrVI in the expressate by the diphenylcarbazide method. - Quantitative CrVI in the leachate from small borings agitated in 0.5 N H2SO4 (diphenylcarbazide method). - Quantitative CrVI in the leachate from small borings agitated for 1 hour in distilled water (diphenylcarbazide method). - Quantitative analysis of total Cr, Cu and As in the leachate from small borings agitated for 1 hour in distilled water (Ion coupled plasma spectroscopy). The relative sensitivities and operational advantages and disadvantages of these procedures are discussed.

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