AUTOMATED DIAGNOSTIC ANALYZERS HAVING VERTICALLY ARRANGED CAROUSELS AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

Example automated diagnostic analyzers and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. An example apparatus described herein includes a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base and having a first axis of rotation. The example apparatus includes a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel. In the example apparatus, the second carousel has a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels. The example apparatus also includes a pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation. The example pipetting mechanism is to access the first carousel and the second carousel.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a first carousel rotatably coupled to a base, the first carousel having a first diameter and a first axis of rotation; a second carousel rotatably coupled to the base and vertically spaced over the first carousel such that at least a portion of the second carousel is disposed over the first carousel, the second carousel having a second diameter, a second axis of rotation and a plurality of vessels; and a first pipetting mechanism offset from the second axis of rotation, the first pipetting mechanism to access the first carousel and the second carousel.