Sample treatment system

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2007-08-16

2010-11-09

Raevis, Robert R (Department: 2856)

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07827874

ABSTRACT:
According to the present invention, a sample treatment system is capable of successfully detecting the shape of a stopper of a stopper-equipped sample vessel. A sample treatment system comprises: a sample rack for supporting a stopper-equipped sample vessel in which collected samples are stored; a transfer line for transferring the sample rack; a pretreatment unit that is lined up along the transfer line, and that performs various kinds of pretreatment; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the transfer line and that of the pretreatment unit; wherein the pretreatment unit includes a sample rack supplying unit, a centrifugal separation unit, a stopper opening unit, a dispensing unit, a stopper closing unit, a classification unit, and a sample storing unit, the sample treatment system further comprising shape detection means for detecting the shape of the stopper.

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