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Sample Preparation System And Method for Processing Clinical Specimens

  • US 20080247914A1
  • Filed: 04/04/2008
  • Published: 10/09/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vial processing system comprising:

  • an input platform adapted to receive a vial;

    a staging platform adapted to receive a vial;

    a vial handler positioned to transfer a vial between the input platform and staging platform;

    a cap handler positioned to engage and remove a cap of a vial in the staging platform;

    a vial gripper disposed on the staging platform to restrict movement of the vial during removal of the cap; and

    a transfer pipette assembly comprising a pipette arm and tip head assembly, the tip head assembly being mounted to the pipette arm and adapted to receive a pipette tip, the pipette arm being positioned to translate the tip head assembly between an open vial and a destination area.

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