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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert P. Luoma, II, Highland, TX (US);
David C. Arnquist, The Colony, TX (US);
James D. Hause, Grapevine, TX (US);
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G07F 1/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G07F 1/100 ;
Abstract
A sample handling system includes a loading rack for receiving carriers with a plurality of test tubes holding samples. A robotic device transports a carrier with the samples to a positioner that moves the tubes within the carrier into an aspiration position. After aspiration, the robotic device returns the carrier to the loading rack. The system provides for handling of stat samples and automatic retesting of samples.