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Disclosed is a support retaining member (216) for use in processing a sample supported on a support (6), the member (216) being such than when assembled together with a support (6) it forms a support cell, the support cell comprising a substantially sealed chamber, the chamber being provided with a

Disclosed is a support retaining member (216) for use in processing a sample supported on a support (6), the member (216) being such than when assembled together with a support (6) it forms a support cell, the support cell comprising a substantially sealed chamber, the chamber being provided with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet for the introduction and removal respectively of fluids used in processing the sample.

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[ I claim:] [1.] Apparatus for use in processing a sample on a support, the apparatus comprising a support; a sealing means; a support cell-forming member; clamping means pivotally mounted relative to the support cell-forming member; the support cell-forming member being clamped against the support

[ I claim:] [1.] Apparatus for use in processing a sample on a support, the apparatus comprising a support; a sealing means; a support cell-forming member; clamping means pivotally mounted relative to the support cell-forming member; the support cell-forming member being clamped against the support by the clamping means with the sealing means positioned between the support and the support cell-forming member so as to effect a seal therebetween, and form a support cell comprising a substantially sealed chamber with a volume of 50-300 .mu.l; the support cell-forming member being provided with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet for the introduction and removal respectively of fluids used in processing the sample, whilst the chamber remains substantially sealed.