Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Roche Diagnostics Gmbh

F. Hoffmann-la Roche Ag

Siegfried Mueller

Rolf Knobel

Andreas Gisler

Robert Huesler

Paul Frank

Heinz Trueeb

Urs Schnieper

Markus Rinderknecht

Urs Knecht

Alessandro D'Amore

A method is described for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer by providing at least one reagent and at least one solid consumable from a supply module which is docked to the analyzer, followed by undocking the supply module from the analyzer and removing it therefrom. Also described is a respective system and a supply module for supplying consumables to an automated analyzer.

Supply module for an automated analyzer

A method is described for distributing samples within an automated analyzer from a linear arrangement of sample vessels to a processing plate in a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement wherein samples are sorted, followed by transfer with a pipetting device with a linear arrangement to a processing vessel in a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement and subsequent processing of samples using a second pipetting device which has a two-dimensional n&#xd7;m arrangement.

Sample distribution in a method for isolating analytes in fluid samples in an automated system

Sample distribution in an analytical system for processing an analyte

Automated method for sample distribution and isolation of an analyte with a solid support

The invention relates to a method for the automated handling of a fluid biological sample in an analytical instrument. Furthermore, the invention provides containers as well as instruments and systems suitable for the automated handling and processing of the fluid biological sample and discloses production methods for the manufacture of the containers.

Containers and methods for the automated handling of a liquid

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Meierskappel, Switzerland

Siegfried Mueller