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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2011
Kazunori Mototsu, Kobe, JP;
Kazunori Mototsu, Kobe, JP;
Sysmex Corporation, Hyogo, JP;
Abstract
A sample analyzer that analyzes a sample by using a reagent contained in a reagent container is disclosed. The sample analyzer includes a container holding unit which is configured to hold a plurality of reagent containers, and a plurality of electronic tags is attached to the plurality of reagent containers, on which a reagent information regarding reagents is recorded. The sample analyzer further includes an antenna section which emits a radio wave to an electronic tag of a reagent container. A range of the radio wave emitted from the antenna section to the electronic tag is limited to a predetermined range or by a limiting member which is arranged between the antenna section and the electronic tag of the reagent container, and which is configured to limit a range of the radio wave emitted from the antenna section to the electronic tag.