APPARATUS FOR USE IN A MAGNETIC SYSTEM FOR THE RAPID DETECTION OR SEPARATION OF TARGETS OF INTEREST IN LIQUID SAMPLES

摘要

An apparatus (or "container fixture") useful in preparing a liquid sample such as a biological fluid for further analysis, the liquid sample contained in a sample container, is described. The apparatus has: (a) a body having a top portion and a front side wall portion, (b) at least one receptacle formed in the body and extending downward from the body top portion, the receptacle configured to receive the sample container, and with the receptacle having a back side wall portion; (c) at least one magnet connected to the receptacle back side wall portion; and (d) optionally, a retention member connected to the body and configured to force the container against the at least one magnet when the container is positioned in the receptacle.