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Automated patient sample analysis instrument

  • US 5,096,670 A
  • Filed: 05/08/1989
  • Issued: 03/17/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An automated patient sample analysis instrument for positively identifying and maintaining the identity of a plurality of patient samples contained in individual sample containers, comprising:

  • a container holder having a plurality of receptacles for removably receiving a plurality of sample containers in discrete locations;

    identifying means for identifying a sample container with a patient;

    control means, cooperatively associated with the identifying means, for designating a selected receptacle;

    sensing means for sensing the receipt of an identified sample container in a designated, selected receptacle; and

    preventing means, responsive to the control means and operatively associated with the identifying means and sensing means, for preventing identification of another sample container until the identified sample container is sensed as having been received in the designated, selected receptacle.

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