SAMPLE RING FOR CLINICAL ANALYZER NETWORK

摘要

The present invention relates to a sample containment apparatus for use in an automated analyzer network comprising a plurality of analyzers, each of said analyzers being operative to perform a selected test on a plurality of samples, and each of said analyzers including a carousel having a plurality of reaction container holding means, comprising ring means having a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of samples to be tested, said ring means including a plurality of funnel means, each of said funnel means being formed around each of said corresponding openings in said plurality of openings; a plurality of sample container means which comprises an integral ring; and mounting means attached to said ring means for removably mounting said sample containment apparatus on each carousel of a selected number of analyzers in an automated analyzer network.