A METHOD AND LABORATORY SYSTEM FOR HANDLING SAMPLE TUBE RACKS

摘要

A method and laboratory system for handling sample tube racks are disclosed. The laboratory system comprises a storage section with a plurality of shelves for storing a plurality of storage racks, a disposal unit for disposing sample tubes from the storage racks, a robotic transfer system for loading storage racks into the storage section, for retrieving storage racks from the storing section and for bringing storage rack to the disposal unit after a given storage time has elapsed.