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A new method and system for transporting and sorting multiple reagent packs used in conjunction with an immunodiagnostic instrument is provided. The new system includes a multiplicity of reagent packs; a gantry movably mounted on a rack structure for carrying a gripper mechanism, wherein the gripper

A new method and system for transporting and sorting multiple reagent packs used in conjunction with an immunodiagnostic instrument is provided. The new system includes a multiplicity of reagent packs; a gantry movably mounted on a rack structure for carrying a gripper mechanism, wherein the gripper mechanism has gripping jaws for engagement with the reagent pack; a power assembly for actuating the respective movement of the gantry, the gripper mechanism and the gripping jaws; a storage nest having a multiplicity of compartments, each adapted for storing a one of the respective reagent packs; and a pipetting nest having a multiplicity of compartment, each adapted for retaining a respective one of the reagent packs for simultaneous pipetting. Methods of using the system and a novel reagent pack used in connection with the new system are also provided.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. A reagent pack for an immunodiagnostic instrument comprising:a pack bottom;first and second outer sides attached to the pack bottom and defining an elongated body, the elongated body including a middle portion, a narrow front portion, and a narrow rear portion, wherein the len

What is claimed is: 1. A reagent pack for an immunodiagnostic instrument comprising:a pack bottom;first and second outer sides attached to the pack bottom and defining an elongated body, the elongated body including a middle portion, a narrow front portion, and a narrow rear portion, wherein the length of the narrow front portion is greater than the length of the narrow rear portion, and wherein the narrow front portion and the narrow rear portion are narrower than the middle portion;at least one well disposed within the elongated body;a first side hole in the first outer side; anda second side hole in the second outer side;wherein the first hole and the second hole are offset from each other and at least one of the first side hole and the second side hole includes a conically tapered opening.