摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for processing a generally planar analysis slide (11) in which a shuttle (12) is adapted to remove a slide from a distributor (16), deposit the slide in a preconditioner (28) and simultaneously move a slide from the preconditioner into an incubator (18). A picker is adapted to remove processed slides from the incubator. In order to ensure a constant temperature within the incubator and an effective transfer of slides into and out of the incubator within a relatively short time, the shuttle and picker are located at the same station and are operable independently of each other over a common path.</p> |