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Sample handling system

  • US 20020169518A1
  • Filed: 04/24/2001
  • Published: 11/14/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sample handling device for handling a plurality of samples to be tested by a diagnostic module, the sample handling device comprising:

  • a plurality of containers, each container adapted for containing a sample;

    a plurality of carriers for holding at least one of the plurality of containers;

    a loading rack for holding the plurality of carriers;

    a positioner adjacent a diagnostic module, the positioner having a plurality of openings adapted for receiving at least one of the plurality of carriers;

    a transporter for transporting the carrier from the loading rack to the positioner and then back to the loading rack, wherein the positioner receives the carrier and moves the carrier such that the diagnostic module can test at least one of a plurality of samples in the carrier.

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