Patent ID: 8691165

Claim:
A vial package for a sample processing station comprising: a vial configured to receive and retain liquids therein, comprising a vial body and a resealable lid configured to fittingly and reversibly seal a top opening of the vial, and a tissue sample cassette, wherein the vial body, resealable lid or the tissue sample cassette is provided with a data logging device configured to electronically register and store data regarding a sample and conditions wherein said sample is processed, wherein said data logging device comprises: a memory storage component configured to store said data, such that said data remains in association with the vial body, resealable lid or tissue sample cassette; means for monitoring time (t) of a non-preset period during which said sample is processed, which time data is stored in said memory storage component; and an on/off function adapted to activate/deactivate the data logging device, such that said monitoring takes place once the data logging device has been activated, the tissue sample cassette is connected to the resealable lid by means of an elongated member wherein the vial package is autonomous, and is configured for removable insertion into the tissue processing station.