System and method for analysing laboratory samples

摘要

A sampling assembly ( 30 ) for removing a portion of a sample ( 40 ) impregnated in designated areas of a medium such as filter card ( 37 ) supported in a frame ( 39 ); said assembly comprising a punch and die mechanism having a punch ( 32 ) movable into a hole ( 34 ) provided in the die ( 33 ); locating means ( 31 ) for positioning the punch and die mechanism relative to designated areas of the filter card; and a raised section ( 35 ) provided on said die and arranged to directly support the filter card medium adjacent to the portion of the sample ( 40 ) during removal of said portion from the filter card ( 37 ).