Sample processing apparatus and sample processing method
A sample processing apparatus for performing a process including a plurality of steps on a sample, the sample processing apparatus sequentially processing a plurality of samples, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of units corresponding to the respective steps in the process; a transf...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English French German |
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14.03.2012
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Summary: | A sample processing apparatus for performing a process including a plurality of steps on a sample, the sample processing apparatus sequentially processing a plurality of samples, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of units corresponding to the respective steps in the process; a transfer section which transfers a sample to the units according to a flow of the steps; and a controller. Specifically, when an operation of the transfer section or one of the plurality of units was not performed successfully, the controller controls the transfer section and the plurality of units to: interrupt the process for a sample that had not reached the unit or the portion of the transfer section at which the operation was not performed successfully while continuing the process for a sample that had already passed the unit or a portion of the transfer section; retry the operation that was not performed successfully, and resume the interrupted process when the retried operation has been performed successfully. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: EP20110180181 |