Sample processing system

Abstract

This invention provides a sample processing system in which only one sample container is rested in one holder, the system being contemplated to prevent a mix-up of samples from occurring. A barcode labeler moduleincludes an identifier-reading device Rthat reads an identifier of a holder holding a primary-sample container, a printerB that prints a label based on information from a control PC unitas well as on the identifier of the primary-sample container holder that has been read by the identifier-reading device R, and affixes the label to a secondary-sample container, and a second identifier-reading device Rthat reads an identifier of the holder having the secondary-sample container mounted therein. A aliquoter moduleincludes an identifier-reading device Rthat reads the identifier of the holder conveyed from the barcode labeler moduleand having the primary-sample container mounted therein, an identifier-reading device Rthat reads the identifier of the holder having the secondary-sample container mounted therein, and a aliquoter unitA that dispenses a sample from the primary-sample container into the secondary-sample container.