Cassette assembly and processing method
US12337322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/123
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A histology processing assembly comprising a frame with an area for application of a unique identifier for a biological sample and a recess for irreversibly receiving a sample carrier which has a compartment for holding the sample which is transmissible to processing fluids. A method is provided in which the sample is placed in the carrier with identifying information at a first location and transported to a second location and loaded into a carrier, marked with the identifying information. The carrier may be used to hold the sample in a pre-determined orientation for processing.
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