DATA COLLECTION AND SAMPLE HANDLING APPARATUS

摘要

A data collection and sample handling apparatus (15) having a frame (17) which supports a tray for holding a plurality of test containers. The tray has a plurality of through holes (22) and each test container (27) is mateable within a corresponding through hole (22). At least one detector assembly (31) is used to detect data from the contents or sample contained within each test container (27). Each detector assembly (31) is supported by the frame (17). The tray (21) is positioned on a top of the frame (17) such that at least one test container (27) is exposed to each detector assembly (31) while at least one other test container (27) is isolated from the detector assembly (31). A drive mechanism (50) automatically moves the tray (21) with respect to the detector assemblies (31). The drive mechanism (50) is also used to position each test container (27) within a corresponding detector assembly (31).