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Slideholders which are useful for manually processing tissue samples on microscope slides are described. These slideholders hold multiple slides and are designed in conjunction with specialized trays for rapidly processing the mounted tissue samples such as for immunocytochemical staining. The slide

Slideholders which are useful for manually processing tissue samples on microscope slides are described. These slideholders hold multiple slides and are designed in conjunction with specialized trays for rapidly processing the mounted tissue samples such as for immunocytochemical staining. The slideholder plus tray assemblies incorporate several useful advantages including a requirement for minimal reaction fluid volumes, ease of handling several slides concurrently, prevention of evaporation of reaction fluids, protection of the tissue from extraneous environmental contamination, and the ability to perform in situ PCR. Various aspects of the design aid in removing trapped air from the reaction fluids and in adding fluids to the tissue sample. One embodiment comprises a coverslip with a soft top which aids in prevention of tissue degradation by preventing pressure buildup during PCR. The system results in very low background signals and allows for manually processing manifold times the number of slides as is typically possible with other current manual methods.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multiwell tray for processing samples mounted onto microscope slides, said tray comprising a base and wells for holding reagents surrounded by boundaries within said base and wherein reagents placed into said wells can contact said microscope slides when said microscope

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multiwell tray for processing samples mounted onto microscope slides, said tray comprising a base and wells for holding reagents surrounded by boundaries within said base and wherein reagents placed into said wells can contact said microscope slides when said microscope slides are placed on top of said wells, and further comprising tubing opening to each well through a first port in said boundaries and wherein said boundaries further include a second port through which air can vent when said wells are covered by slides and solution is added to said wells through said tubing.