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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 19, 2000
Filed:
Jul. 23, 1998
Enrique Martinell Gisper-Sauch, Barcelona, ES;
Grupo Grifols, S.A., Barcelona, ES;
Abstract
A universal apparatus for clinical analysis is provided comprising a base-board having three main levels. The first level holds a terminal for containers of reagents and samples and includes a device for cyclically vibrating individual vials. External graphic marks on vials and bottles and the internal characteristics of the same, such as the level of contents can be read. The second level of the base-board includes a thermostatic block which is provided with a number of grooves which can receive either disposable strips of small analytical containers or analytical cards. An agglutination reader is also provided. The third level carries a centrifuge which receives either strips or cards from a collection head having a clamp for collecting, conveying and placing in position the strips and cards; the head also including a pipetting needle.