Patent ID: 8889069
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: G01N,G05B

Abstract:
1. A sample processing apparatus for processing a sample, the sample processing apparatus comprising: a sample processing section that aspirates samples in sample tubes and processes the aspirated samples; a transporting section that transports a plurality of tubes so that the sample processing section is sequentially supplied with the tubes; an identification section that acquires identification data of each tube being transported towards the sample processing section; and a system controller coupled to the sample processing section, the transporting section and the identification section and controlling operations of the sample processing section, the transporting section and the identification section, wherein the system controller is programmed to perform operations comprising: controlling the transporting section, upon acquisition of identification data of a washing fluid tube, to supply the washing fluid tube to the sample processing section; and controlling the sample processing section, when the washing fluid tube arrives at the sample processing section, to aspirate washing fluid in the supplied washing fluid tube and to perform washing of at least one part of the sample processing section, wherein the system controller is further programmed to control the sample processing section to: acquire identification data of a sample tube; and prohibit washing with aspirated washing fluid if the identification data of the sample tube is acquired after the identification data of the washing fluid tube is acquired and before washing is started.