Patent ID: 8383069

Claim:
An incubation device for serology or histology slides having a reactive zone, wherein said device: comprises a solid support having a level surface on its upper face in which at least one alveolus is disposed, the alveolus having an opening on the surface of the support, the opening having an area greater than an area of the reactive zone of the slide and smaller than an area of a surface of the slide, a base of the alveolus has at least two orifices allowing circulation of fluid(s) in the alveolus, a contour of the opening of the alveolus is provided with means which make it possible to ensure a seal; and the device further comprises slide locator means for positioning and/or locking a serology or histology slide such that the reactive zone of the slide is located in front of the opening of the alveolus on the surface of the support, the slide and the support thus co-operating in order to form a sealed incubation chamber.