Apparatuses for processing tissue samples, including a matrix configured to receive and process multiple tissue samples. The matrix may include a plurality of carriers, each carrier configured to receive a respective tissue sample, the carriers formed of a tunable material including one or more proteins and one or more lipids. The matrix may also include a support member configured to hold the plurality of carriers, the support member formed of the tunable material and including a sectionable code configured to uniquely identify the matrix.