The sample, three pipette tips and the cassette are loaded onto instrument.
Sample is collected on cassette. Eosin is applied and vacuum-drawn through sample to visualize cells (optional). Alcohol is similarly applied and drawn through sample to dehydrate cells. To clear the alcohol, procedure is repeated with Xylene.
Sample (level 1) is embedded in paraffin (level 2). The entire process is automated, eliminating operator variability.
Sample is embedded in additional layer of paraffin during processing in Finishing Station. The resulting cell block is ready for easy sectioning.