A system and method for automated slide retrieval and scanning is disclosed. The system comprises at least a processor configured to receive, from a user, a set of scan requirements, identify a current slide configuration, generate an operational scan sequence based on the received scan requirements and the current slide configuration, and execute the generated operational scan sequence.

Systems and processes for the determination of chloride in water using an automatic chloride titration. The system includes a solenoid valve that controls the flow of titrate from a titrate container, a color sensor, and a microcontroller. During titration of a silver nitrate solution, the color sensor detects the intensity of color in a sample container having a water sample and a color indicator such as potassium chromate. When a specific color intensity appears in the sample container, the microcontroller receives a signal from the color sensor and sends a signal to the solenoid valve to stop the flow of titrate from the titrate container.