Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for preparing monolayers of cells. The apparatus comprises a container (6) for a cryosubstitution system and an insert (1) for the container, the insert (1) having a surface (1a) and a plurality of orifices (3). An SCS (2) together with a cellular monolayer (20) is insertable into each of the orifices (3). The SCS (2) is thus arranged perpendicular to the surface (1a) of the insert (1).

Abstract: A container (2) for tissue preparation for the tissue embedding, having a base body (4), that is formed out cylindrical shaped side wall (5), a floor (6) and several bridges (50). The bridges (50) subdivide the container (2) in several sub-containers (52). The side wall (5) has a plurality of slit shaped openings (12), that extend essentially over the total height of the side wall (5).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for tissue preparation for the tissue embedding, having a transport plate (15) defining a circumferential edge (15c). At the circumferential edge (15c) several recesses (16) are formed, each of which comprises a plurality of several circular cut outs (16a) being arranged so that it has an opening into the direction of the circumferential edge (15c). The transport plate (15) is surrounded by a housing (5) which defines an inner upper side (8a) on which a heating and cooling device (3) is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for tissue preparation for the tissue embedding, having a transport plate (15) that is surrounded by a housing (5). The housing defines an inner upper side (8a), a heating and cooling device (3), that is provided on the inner upper side (8a) of the housing (5) and a mechanic module (24) for turning the transport plate (15) and for raising and lowering the transport plate (15). The mechanic module (24) comprises a first motor (42) exclusively for turning the transport plate (15) around an axle (18) and a second motor (44) exclusively for raising and lowering the transport plate (15) in the direction of the axle (18).