Beckman Coulter, Inc.

Beckman Instruments, Inc.

Joseph F Quint

Charles W Johns

Michael Eberhardt

Martin Mueller

Stephen L Otts

Chi S Chen

Stephen W Wunderly

Andreas Weihs

Gerhard Gunzer

Samuel H Rizotte

An analytical laboratory system and method for processing samples is disclosed. A sample container is transported from an input area to a distribution area by a gripper comprising a means for inspecting a tube. An image is captured of the sample container. The image is analyzed to determine a sample container identification. A liquid level of the sample in the sample container is determined. A scheduling system determines a priority for processing the sample container based on the sample container identification. The sample container is transported from the distribution area to a subsequent processing module by the gripper.

Robotic arm

A sample counting support for scintillation counting of a radioactive labeled sample comprises a base material covered with a thin layer of dry solid scintillator in a substantially permanent form so that the support may receive the sample and produce light emissions in response to particules emitted by a radioactive substance labelling said sample.

Sample counting support with solid scintillator for use in scintillation

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Joseph F Quint