| abstract |
A method of managing resources of a histological tissue processor, the tissue processor comprising at least one retort ( 12, 14 ) selectively connected for fluid communication to at least one of a plurality of reagent resources ( 26 ) by a valve mechanism ( 40 ), the method comprising the step of: nominating resources according to one of: group, where a group nomination corresponds to a resource's function; type, where a type nomination corresponds to one or more attributes of a resource within a group; station, where a station nomination corresponds to a point of supply of a resource. |