| 摘要 |
In known blood analyzers, analysis is carried out on a serum sample. This sample is obtained from whole blood which has been spun in a centrifuge to separate it into at least two phases. Blood separation carried out in this way requires transferring the serum from one container to another prior to dispensing the serum sample on to a test element. Described herein is an improved analyzer (10) comprising an incubator (40) and a whole blood centrifuge (82), each using a separate rotor, and a serum dispensing station (20) positioned between them. A transfer mechanism (122, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130) is also included for moving a container from the centrifuge (82) to the serum dispensing station (20). The serum is then dispensed directly from the container on to a test element (E) which is then transferred to the incubator (40). <IMAGE> |
