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Enhanced scheduling sample processing system and methods of biological slide processing

  • US 8,394,635 B2
  • Filed: 05/06/2011
  • Issued: 03/12/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of automated sample processing comprising:

  • establishing a network connection between a computer server and a control unit of an automated sample processing system that performs automated process operation events comprising robotic sample process functions;

    identifying a first slide on the automated sample processing system;

    obtaining from the computer the automated process operation events to be performed on the first slide;

    heating the first slide as determined by the automated process operation events;

    performing the robotic sample processing functions on the first slide;

    receiving a second slide into the system during processing of the first slide; and

    scheduling robotic sample processing functions for the second slide without interrupting processing of the first slide.

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