| abstract |
The present invention concerns an apparatus (1) for automatic processing at least one biological sample accommodated on a carrier member, such as a slid e by (7) applying a predetermined amount of reagents in a predetermined sequen ce according to a processing protocol, said apparatus (1) comprising; a housing frame (4); at least one processing section for accommodating at least one slide (7), wherein the at least one processing section is provided within th e housing (4); a hood cover protecting the at least one processing section in said housing (4); wherein the hood cover (40) completely encloses the processing section defining an interior space (120); and wherein the apparat us (1) further comprises climate control device (121) provided to control the environment within the interior space (120). |