APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAMPLE ANALYSIS

摘要

The invention relates to an apparatus for handling sample carriers containing one or more biological samples impregnated therein. The apparatus comprises a holder adapted to receive a sample carrier, and cutting tool for cutting a sample-containing portion of the sample carrier supported by the holder. According to the invention, the cutting tool is adapted to direct to the sample carrier a localized cutting impact, such as laser beam or a water jet, which is moved on the surface of the sample carrier for detaching from the sample carrier said sample-containing portion. The invention offers a flexible, noiseless and dustless way of cutting samples for example for neonatal screening.