QUALITY CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATED ANALYSES OF BIOLOGIC MATTER

摘要

According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for analyzing a biologic sample is provided that includes a container for holding the biolog ic sample, an identity tag attached to the container, and an analytical device for analyzi ng the biologic sample that includes a reader for authenticating the identity tag. According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for analyzing a biologic sample is provided that includes the steps of: (a) providing a container for holding the biologic sample that includes an identity tag; (b) providing an analytical device for analyzing the biolog ic sample that includes a reader for authenticating the identity tag; (c) authenticating th e origin of the container using the identity tag and the reader; and (d) producing informati on indicating the authenticity of the container.