| abstract |
The present disclosure provides methods for automating the control of various aspects of slide preparation in automated slide preparation instruments. Aspects of the method include automated assessment of reagent quantity, quality, and performance and automated adjustment of reagents based on the assessment, including adjustment of reagent quantities, eg, amounts of reagents present in a reagent bath, adjustment of reagent composition, and replacement of reagents. Also provided herein are apparatuses and systems that can be used to perform the described methods. |