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Reagent container and slide reaction retaining tray, and method of operation

  • US 7,767,152 B2
  • Filed: 02/03/2006
  • Issued: 08/03/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sample retaining tray comprising:

  • a reagent holding portion that defines a reagent retaining recess;

    a sample holding portion having opposing sidewalls that define a platen that includes a reagent surface that defines an inlet port and an outlet port;

    a fluid flow portion that is configured to place the reagent recess in fluid communication with the reagent surface; and

    a chamber dimensioned to receive a slide between opposing sidewalls and a bottom surface defining the chamber, wherein a difference between the opposing side walls of the sample holding portion and the opposing sidewalls of the chamber define a reservoir that is in bi-directional fluid communication with the reagent surface.

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