Patent ID: 6162399
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
Universal apparatus for clinical analysis including preparing, handling and analyzing clinical samples, comprising a base-board having a first, second and a third level respectively spaced from each other, said first level having a terminal for receiving containers having reagents or samples therein, said terminal including agitation means for cyclical agitation of individual containers received therein, and reading means for reading external graphic markings on the containers and the internal characteristics of the materials in the containers; said second level having a built-in thermostatic block provided with a plurality of grooves sized to receive either disposable strips comprising small analytical containers or analytical cards, a universal reader for agglutinations, and an orbital stirring device for stirring either the cards or the strips; said third level having a centrifuge having receiving means sized to receive either strips or cards; and a bead having a single clamp for collecting, conveying and placing in position either a strip or card, said clamp including a pipetting system having a needle, and mounting means for mounting said head oil said base-board for movement relative to said base-board about two coordinated axes, and a third axes so as to move said needle with respect to said base-board.