Improvements in or relating to laboratory apparatus more particularly for diagnosticor like investigations

摘要

A container for blood samples or the like comprises a series of cup-like receptacles having transparent bottoms, the undersides of which are raised above the level of the container base. In one embodiment, Figs. 1, 2, 4, 7, the container comprises a portion 1 having depressions 3 forming the receptacles, a hinged section 2 having holes 5 coinciding with the depressions 3, and a cover 13 sliding in the section 2. Recesses 4 may receive transparent plates 9 covering groups of depressions 3, and a sheet 6 bearing identifying markings PICT:0690260/III/1 PICT:0690260/III/2 PICT:0690260/III/3 PICT:0690260/III/4 PICT:0690260/III/5 PICT:0690260/III/6 may fit between the members 1, 2. The sheet 6 may co-operate with the holes 5 to form further receptacles. Another embodiment (not shown), consists only of a member such as 1 having a sliding cover such as 13. In a further form (not shown), the portion 1 may have holes for receiving separate cups containing the samples. The container may consist of separable sections-Fig. 22, the cover 13 p having compartments on its underside for receiving plates such as 9, when not in use. The samples may be mixed with reagents &c. in the containers by introducing steel balls into each receptacle and agitating the container. The apertures 5 are bevelled to prevent overflow of the contents during such mixing. The balls may be introduced into the container from a dispenser, Fig. 28, having base walls 33, 34 with a slide 35 between them, series of holes in the walls 33, 34 and slide 35 permitting discharge of balls, upon pushing in of the slide, directly into the receptacles 3.