摘要 |
<p>An analytical system comprises a general purpose computer (11) and an analytical module (10) which is received within an expansion receptacle of the computer. The analytical module (10) is adapted to receive a specimen, such as a biological, chemical, physical, or other specimen, representing an analyte or other characteristic to be determined. The sample undergoes analytical testing within the module (10), and an output signal is transferred back to the general purpose computer (11). All control functions of the analytical module (10) can be effected through the general purpose computer (11), conveniently using the keyboard (42) and display terminal (44) of the computer (11).</p> |