Methods, Reagents, Devices and Instrumentation For Preparing Impregnated Tissue Samples Suitable For Histopathological and Molecular Studies
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a vial configured to receive and retain liquids therein, comprising a vial body and a resealable lid configured to fittingly and reversibly seal a top opening of the vial, anda tissue sample cassette,wherein the vial or the tissue sample cassette is provided with a data logging device capable of registering and transmitting data regarding a sample and conditions wherein said sample is processed, wherein said data logging device comprises;
means for monitoring time (t) during which said sample is processed,optionally, means for monitoring temperature (T) of the sample in function of time (t), andan on/off function adapted to activate/deactivate the data logging device, such that said monitoring takes place once the data logging device has been activated,said system characterised in that the tissue sample cassette is connected to the resealable lid by means of an elongated member.
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Abstract
A process for the production of paraffin sections of biological tissue, especially for molecular pathology studies is disclosed. In the process, the tissue sample is simultaneously fixed, dehydrated and cleared in a first step, subsequently dehydrated and cleared in a second step and infiltrated with an inert specimen matrix in a third step. The specimen can then be further embedded in a casting supporting matrix according to the standard procedures followed by any local pathology or research laboratory. A kit and a processing station for automating paraffin embedding of a tissue sample suitable for histopathological and molecular analysis is also described. A bio-indicator system is described for measuring the degree of crosslinking. A tissue sample holding means or a vial which includes a tissue sample holding means provided with a data logging device capable of registering and transmitting data regarding the sample and conditions where the sample was processed is also disclosed.
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24 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a vial configured to receive and retain liquids therein, comprising a vial body and a resealable lid configured to fittingly and reversibly seal a top opening of the vial, and a tissue sample cassette, wherein the vial or the tissue sample cassette is provided with a data logging device capable of registering and transmitting data regarding a sample and conditions wherein said sample is processed, wherein said data logging device comprises; means for monitoring time (t) during which said sample is processed, optionally, means for monitoring temperature (T) of the sample in function of time (t), and an on/off function adapted to activate/deactivate the data logging device, such that said monitoring takes place once the data logging device has been activated, said system characterised in that the tissue sample cassette is connected to the resealable lid by means of an elongated member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for processing of a tissue sample, comprising:
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(a) providing a tissue sample cassette provided with a data logging device capable of registering and transmitting data regarding a sample and conditions wherein said sample is processed, wherein said data logging device comprises; means for monitoring time (t) during which said sample is processed, optionally, means for monitoring temperature (T) of the sample in function of time (t), and an on/off function adapted to activate/deactivate the data logging device, such that said monitoring takes place once the data logging device has been activated; (b) activating said data logging device substantially concurrently with; (i) the deposition of the tissue sample to be processed into the tissue sample cassette, or (ii) the exposure of the tissue sample cassette comprising said tissue sample to a first treatment solution comprising a fixative; (c) querying the data logging device to determine the elapsed time during which the tissue sample has been exposed to fixative; (d) comparing said elapsed time with a pre-decided cut-off value; (e) if the elapsed time is greater than said cut-off value, subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps, or, if the elapsed time is lower than said cut-off value, calculating the time needed to completely fix the tissue and continuing fixation for said time before subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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21. A method for processing of a tissue sample, comprising:
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(a) providing a tissue sample cassette provided with a data logging device capable of registering and transmitting data regarding a sample and conditions wherein said sample is processed, wherein said data logging device comprises; means for monitoring time (t) during which said sample is processed, means for monitoring temperature (T) of the sample in function of time (t), and an on/off function adapted to activate/deactivate the data logging device, such that said monitoring takes place once the data logging device has been activated; (b) activating said data logging device substantially concurrently with; (i) the deposition of the tissue sample to be processed into the tissue sample cassette, or (ii) the exposure of the tissue sample cassette comprising said tissue sample to a first treatment solution comprising a fixative; (c) querying the data logging device to determine the integral sum of temperature as a function of time during which the tissue sample has been exposed to fixative; (d) comparing said integral sum with a pre-decided cut-off value; (e) if the integral sum is greater than said cut-off value, subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps, or, if the integral sum is lower than said cut-off value, calculating the time needed to completely fix the tissue and continuing fixation for said time before subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps.
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22. A method for processing of a tissue sample, comprising:
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(a) providing a system comprising; a vial configured to receive and retain liquids therein, comprising a vial body and a resealable lid configured to fittingly and reversibly seal a top opening of the vial, and a tissue sample cassette, wherein the vial or the tissue sample cassette is provided with a data logging device capable of registering and transmitting data regarding a sample and conditions wherein said sample is processed, wherein said data logging device comprises; means for monitoring time (t) during which said sample is processed, optionally, means for monitoring temperature (T) of the sample in function of time (t), and an on/off function adapted to activate/deactivate the data logging device, such that said monitoring takes place once the data logging device has been activated; (b) activating said data logging device substantially concurrently with; (i) the deposition of the tissue sample to be processed into the tissue sample cassette of said system, or (ii) the exposure of the tissue sample cassette comprising said tissue sample to a first treatment solution comprising a fixative, in the vial of said system; (c) querying the data logging device to determine the elapsed time during which the tissue sample has been exposed to fixative; (d) comparing said elapsed time with a pre-decided cut-off value; (e) if the elapsed time is greater than said cut-off value, subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps, or, if the elapsed time is lower than said cut-off value, calculating the time needed to completely fix the tissue and continuing fixation for said time before subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps.
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23. A method for processing of a tissue sample, comprising:
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(a) providing a system comprising; a vial configured to receive and retain liquids therein, comprising a vial body and a resealable lid configured to fittingly and reversibly seal a top opening of the vial, and a tissue sample cassette, wherein the vial or the tissue sample cassette is provided with a data logging device capable of registering and transmitting data regarding a sample and conditions wherein said sample is processed, wherein said data logging device comprises; means for monitoring time (t) during which said sample is processed, means for monitoring temperature (T) of the sample in function of time (t), and an on/off function adapted to activate/deactivate the data logging device, such that said monitoring takes place once the data logging device has been activated; (b) activating said data logging device substantially concurrently with; (i) the deposition of the tissue sample to be processed into the tissue sample cassette of said system, or (ii) the exposure of the tissue sample cassette comprising said tissue sample to a first treatment solution comprising a fixative, in the vial of said system; (c) querying the data logging device to determine the integral sum of temperature as a function of time during which the tissue sample has been exposed to fixative; (d) comparing said integral sum with a pre-decided cut-off value; (e) if the integral sum is greater than said cut-off value, subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps, or, if the integral sum is lower than said cut-off value, calculating the time needed to completely fix the tissue and continuing fixation for said time before subjecting the tissue sample to post-fixation tissue processing steps.
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