Patent ID: 7118713
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: B01L,G01J,G01N

Abstract:
1. An assembly for use with an apparatus adapted to inspect a liquid sample, the tray assembly comprising: a support tray insertable within an inspection location within the liquid sample inspection apparatus so that a light source of the apparatus illuminates a liquid sample carried on the support tray and a detector of the apparatus receives light from the liquid sample when the support tray is positioned at the inspection location; and an insert supported within the support tray and having a first surface adapted to receive a first type of liquid carrier and a second surface adapted to receive a second type of liquid carrier different from the first type of liquid carrier, wherein the first type of liquid carrier comprises a reagent cassette and the first surface of the insert has a recess shaped to receive a first portion of the reagent cassette, and wherein one of a boss and an indent is disposed within the recess of the first surface of the insert, and the reagent cassette has the other of the boss and the indent, and wherein the indent receives the boss to correctly position the reagent cassette within the insert and prevent the reagent cassette from sliding out of the insert.