Biosample cartridge with radial slots for storing biosample carriers and using in automated data storage systems

摘要

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a biosample cartridge that includes radial slots for storing biosample carriers. The biosample cartridge has the same form factor as data tape cartridges used in automated tape libraries to allow the biosample cartridge to be handled by the same robotic mechanisms that handle the data tape cartridges. One aspect of the disclosure concerns a biosample cartridge that includes a rotatable biosample carrier holder. The biosample carrier holder includes radial slots for receiving biosample carriers which contain biosamples scanned and analyzed by automated tape libraries.

主权项

1. A cartridge for storing biosample carriers, comprising:
an enclosure including a movable door to provide access to inside the enclosure and having the same form factor as a data tape cartridge used in an automated tape library; and a rotatable biosample carrier holder disposed in the enclosure and having a plurality of radial slots for receiving the biosample carriers, the biosample carriers including biosamples that are scanned and analyzed by the automated tape library.