Automated molecular pathology apparatus having fixed slide platforms
US7378055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for automatically staining or treating multiple tissue samples mounted on slides are provided, in which the slides and reagent bottles are held in fixed position, and the reagent, wash and coverslipping solutions brought to the slides. Alternatively, the slides are held in fixed position, while the reagent, wash and coverslipping solutions brought to the slides.
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