| abstract |
The present invention provides an apparatus and method capable of supplying fluid to a sample, collecting reagents, handling a minimum number of slides, and performing multiple simultaneous assays. A slide holder frame assembly configured to be arranged in communication with a slide holder assembly fixture 20, a slide holder 30, a slide holder frame 102, and a driving force for drawing fluid through the slide holder. The slide holder includes an injection / recovery port that allows fluid supply and recovery and minimizes the introduction of bubbles. The slide holder includes a reservoir and one or more sample chambers that allow for uniform processing and reduce processing time, space, and errors. The orientation of the slide in the slide holder allows visualization of label information and tissue to confirm proper antibody coverage. The multiport frame allows multiple assays to be performed simultaneously and is removable from the vacuum manifold. [Selection] Figure 10 |