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A clinical analyzer with a vision system proximate a sample tube rack, the rack having a number of different insert adapters, the adapters having markings to identify the insert, thereby identifying the type of tube. The adapters are of heights selected to position tubes of various heights at a comm

A clinical analyzer with a vision system proximate a sample tube rack, the rack having a number of different insert adapters, the adapters having markings to identify the insert, thereby identifying the type of tube. The adapters are of heights selected to position tubes of various heights at a common aspiration level. A 2-D imaging device is employed to read the markings and for analyzing various distinguishing characteristics of the sample tubes.

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We claim: 1. An automated vision system for use in a clinical analyzer, comprising:a sample tube rack having at least one row of openings closed at a bottom portion thereof capable of containing different types of sample tubes;sample tube inserts disposed in said bottom portion of at least one of sa

We claim: 1. An automated vision system for use in a clinical analyzer, comprising:a sample tube rack having at least one row of openings closed at a bottom portion thereof capable of containing different types of sample tubes;sample tube inserts disposed in said bottom portion of at least one of said openings, the inserts having different tube type identification markings thereon to identify the type of sample tube in said at least one opening; andimaging devices disposed proximate said sample tube rack, the devices programmed to identify the markings on said inserts,wherein the sample tube inserts are of varying heights so as to position tubes of various heights at a common aspiration level.