Abstract: A sample removal apparatus for excising and ejecting a section of a gel sample from a tray. The sample removal apparatus includes a chamber member that defines an chamber interior. The chamber member has a top with a perimeter wall depending therefrom. The perimeter wall has a lower cutting edge defining a cutting perimeter. The sample removal apparatus also includes a pipetor adapter for receiving a portion of a pipetor. The pipetor adapter has a receiving cavity for receiving the pipetor. A peripheral wall that has a lower end mounted to the top of the chamber member forms the receiving cavity.