SYSTEM LAYOUT FOR AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR SAMPLE PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS

摘要

A sample preparation and analysis system (10). The system (10) includes a housing (16) with a sample preparation station (12) and a sample analysis station (14) positioned within the housing (16). The sample analysis station (14) is spaced away from the sample preparation station (12). A transport assembly (50) is configured to move at least one sample within the housing (16) and between the sample preparation station (12) and the sample analysis station (14).