A sample processing system (101) that may be automated and methods are disclosed where sample(s) (198) are arranged on a carrier element (197) and a process operation control system (171) automatically processes the sample(s) perhaps robotically with a sample process parameter input (173) that may be...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US20060063265?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060063265 - Advance programmed sample processing system and methods of biological slide processing