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An analyzer for performing automated assay testing. The analyzer includes a storage and conveyor system for conveying cuvettes to an incubation or processing conveyor, a storage and selection system for test sample containers, a storage and selection system for reagent containers, sample and reagent

An analyzer for performing automated assay testing. The analyzer includes a storage and conveyor system for conveying cuvettes to an incubation or processing conveyor, a storage and selection system for test sample containers, a storage and selection system for reagent containers, sample and reagent aspirating and dispensing probes, a separation system for separating bound from unbound tracer or labeled reagent, a detection system and date collection/processing system All of the sub-units of the machine are controlled by a central processing unit to coordinate the activity of all of the subunits of the analyze. The analyzer is specifically suited for performing heterogeneous binding assay protocols, particularly immunoassays.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A reagent container for use in an automated assay analysis system comprising:a bottom wall;a tubular vertical side wall which defines an inner chamber;a top opening;a tubular outer skirt surrounding and attached to said side wall near a top of said side wall and extending downwardl

[ We claim:] [1.] A reagent container for use in an automated assay analysis system comprising:a bottom wall;a tubular vertical side wall which defines an inner chamber;a top opening;a tubular outer skirt surrounding and attached to said side wall near a top of said side wall and extending downwardly spaced from said side wall and terminating in a free bottom edge, said skirt defining a tubular area surrounding said side wall and wherein the bottom edge of said skirt extends below said bottom wall; andat least one fin which is located in said chamber and extends from said bottom wall and from a substantial portion of said sidewall for agitating fluid within said chamber upon rotation of said container about a vertical axis.