Abstract: A specimen processing system is capable of processing specimens carried on slides. The specimen processing system can sequentially deliver slides and opposables to specimen processing stations. The specimen processing stations can use the opposables to apply a series of liquids to the specimens. The applied liquid can be moved along the slide using capillary action while the specimen processing stations control the processing temperatures.

Abstract: A specimen processing system is capable of processing specimens carried on slides. The specimen processing system can sequentially deliver slides and opposables to specimen processing stations. The specimen processing stations can use the opposables to apply a series of liquids to the specimens. The applied liquid can be moved along the slide using capillary action while the specimen processing stations control the processing temperatures.

Abstract: Methods are provided for producing cell suspensions suitable for engraftment and cell products suitable for infusion into a human patient. Some methods include (a) culturing a first population of cells that contains multiple cell types, including a first sub-population of cells of a type suitable for engraftment, under conditions that cause the expansion of the first sub-population of cells, wherein the population of cells further comprises a second sub-population of cells that either inhibit the expansion, or gwo less well under the culture conditions than the cells of the first sub-population, and that are capable of enhancing engraftment; (b) before, during, or following the culturing of step (a), removing from the population cells of the second sub-population; (c) preserving cells of the second sub-population; and (d) following expansion of the cells of the first sub-population, combining cells fo the first sub-population with cells of the preserved second sub-population.