SYSTEM FOR COMMINUTION OF MULTIPLE SAMPLES OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS

摘要

An apparatus (10) for comminuting biological specimens includes a receiving component (28) provided with a drive source (30), at least one sample retainer (26) configured for accommodating at least one biological specimen and constructed and arranged for engagement in the receiving component. The sample retainer (26) includes a first component (80) configured for receiving a specimen prior to comminution and a second component (96) for receiving the specimen after comminution. In addition, the sample retainer (26) is insertable into the receiving component (28) as a single piece.