摘要 |
A cell stainer (50), for use in an automated cell staining process and from which a fluid containing stained cells may be dispensed, comprises a fluid flow control means (58) for controlled fluid flow, a plurality of fluid tubing (61, 62) through which is flowed one or more fluids, a chamber means (65) into which is flowed one or more fluids and in which is promoted contact between cells with the one or more fluids contained within the chamber means, and a micro-processor means (70) for controlling the operation of the cell stainer in its performance of an automated cell staining process. Also disclosed is use of the cell stainer in an automated cell staining process comprising a loading phase, a mixing phase, and a dispensing phase; and may further include one or more washing phases. |