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An automated analytical apparatus comprises an introduction station for receiving a plurality of reagent packages. Each package has a plurality of receptacles, at least one of which includes a sample liquid to be analyzed, and at least one of which includes a liquid reagent for forming a reaction mi

An automated analytical apparatus comprises an introduction station for receiving a plurality of reagent packages. Each package has a plurality of receptacles, at least one of which includes a sample liquid to be analyzed, and at least one of which includes a liquid reagent for forming a reaction mixture with the sample liquid. A liquid transfer station is included for transferring liquid contained in one or more receptacles of a reagent package into, out of or among different receptacles thereof, including the formation of the reaction mixture. A detector is provided for detecting a characteristic of the sample by analyzing the reaction mixture contained in one of the receptacles of a package. A storage area is included within the apparatus for storing a plurality of reagent packages. A shuttle system transports individual reagent packages in any order and in any direction between the introduction area, the liquid transfer station, the detector and the storage area.

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An automated apparatus for analysis of samples comprising: an introduction station for the placement of a rack containing a plurality of reagent packages, each package having a plurality of receptacles at least one of which includes a sample liquid, and at least one of which includes a liquid reagen

An automated apparatus for analysis of samples comprising: an introduction station for the placement of a rack containing a plurality of reagent packages, each package having a plurality of receptacles at least one of which includes a sample liquid, and at least one of which includes a liquid reagent for forming a reaction mixture with said sample liquid, said introduction station including a platform for holding an elongate rack having a plurality of slots aligned in substantially parallel arrangement along the longitudinal axis of said rack, said reagent packages being removably positioned in said slots; a liquid transfer station for the transfer of liquid contained in one or more receptacles of a reagent package among the different receptacles of said one reagent package so that a reaction mixture may be formed; an incubation storage area for holding a plurality of reagent packages which have passed through said liquid transfer station; a shuttle system for moving said rack so that each package therein is positionable adjacent said liquid transfer station and for removing one of said packages at a time from the rack and moving it into said transfer station and into said incubation storage area, said shuttle system being further operative to move individual packages from the storage area into said transfer station and into said rack in the introduction station; and a detector for analyzing the reaction mixture contained in one of the receptacles of any of said packages for determining a characteristic of the sample.