Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Analyzer – structured indicator – or manipulative laboratory... – Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
Patent
1987-05-08
1989-07-18
Richman, Barry S.
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...
Sample mechanical transport means in or for automated...
422 65, 422 67, 422 72, 422101, 422102, 422104, 422300, 436 45, 436165, 436177, 436809, 206558, 206561, 206564, 2065217, 211 77, G01N 2107
Patent
active
048491772
ABSTRACT:
A multiple dose reagent pack and corresponding carousel for an automated analyzer are disclosed. The reagent pack contains a plurality of vial-receiving wells which receive and hold a plurality of reagent-containing vials to form a unitary reagent pack. The carousel contains a plurality of radially spaced compartments which are adapted to receive and hold either a reagent pack or a sample container. A corresponding plurality of reaction container openings are provided on the carousel. Reagent packs for specific assays can be selectively interspersed with sample containers in the compartments to provide a wide variety of test combinations.
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Abbott Laboratories
Dean Clifford A.
Hastreiter Roberta L.
Kummert Lynn
Richman Barry S.
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