<p>An analyzer (3) formed to perform the analysis of a specimen by using an analysis kit (20) taken out from a cartridge storing a plurality of analysis kits, comprising an operation body (5) reciprocatingly movable relative to a casing (4) and a movable body (60) reciprocatingly moving between a wait position and a take-out position where the analysis kit (20) can be taken out from the cartridge in association with the reciprocating movement of the operation body (5). The movable body (60) is so formed as to take out the analysis kit (20) from the cartridge by engaging with the analysis kit stored in the cartridge.</p>