Automatic test sample handling device for hospital, etc. - has transport system between entry and exit airlocks indexing sample containers through individual modules at constant rate

摘要

The sample handling device has an input air lock (SE) receiving the test sample containers, supplied to a transport system (T) for feeding them through identification, pipetting, filtration and measuring stations, provided as independently activated modules (I, M, R, PU, U). The sample containers are removed via an exit airlock (SA). The transport system (T) indexes the test sample containers through the device at a constant rate, corresponding to the longest dwell time at any one of the successive modules (I, M, R, PV, U). ADVANTAGE - Simple modification for different test programmes.