Patent ID: 8496891
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: B01L,G01N

Abstract:
1. A reaction container holder comprising: a retaining member comprising a plurality of retaining sections for retaining reaction containers, the plurality of retaining sections having protruding portions of the retaining member and being irremovable from the retaining member, the reaction container being separate from the retaining sections and housing a liquid sample containing a reagent and a specimen; and a circular rotating member for detachably fixing the retaining member from above and rotating, the reaction container holder keeping the reaction container at a constant temperature by transferring heat from a heat source through the rotating member to the reaction container, characterized in that the rotating member comprises a level difference section, where an upper surface of the level difference section is positioned above a bottom part of the protruding portions within the plurality of retaining sections when the retaining member is fixed.