Method and apparatus for preparing a fluid

摘要

A method and apparatus (610) for preparing a fluid are provided. The method comprises the steps of: (a) placing the fluid within a first housing (624), the first housing being operatively connected with and being disposed substantially within a second housing (626); (b) applying thermal energy to the first housing (624) and the fluid within the first housing with a heater (656) attached to and movable with the first housing; and (c) vibrating the first housing (624) with a prime mover (686) to move the fluid contained in the first housing while the second housing (626) remains substantially stationary with respect to the prime mover. <??>The method and apparatus are particularly of use for diluting whole blood samples and cell suspensions. <IMAGE>