Patent ID: 6326147
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: G01N,G05B,G16H

Abstract:
A computer-implemented method for performing automated sample processing, wherein the sample processing is performed on an automated laboratory work station including a robot, the method comprising:receiving a first set of user-specified protocol parameters;receiving a second set of user-specified protocol parameters;comparing the first set of user-specified protocol parameters to the second set of user-specified protocol parameters to identify incompatibility;modifying the first or second set of protocol parameters to correct the incompatibility;manipulating the robot to perform a first procedure on a first sample tray in response to computer instructions based on the modified first set of protocol parameters to obtain a second sample tray;without intermediate human intervention following performance of the first procedure, manipulating the robot to perform a second procedure on the second sample tray in response to computer instructions based on the modified second set of protocol parameters; andoutputting the second sample tray comprising a result following the automated sample processing.