Abstract: A specimen distributing system for the remote-controlled extraction of sample specimens is provided wherein manipulator units supporting pipettes are movable horizontally and vertically and specific quantities of sample fluids may be transferred from primary containers to secondary containers. The distributing system comprises a table unit which is rotatable around a central vertical axis, with secondary containers forming container assemblies arranged around the circumference of the table unit and positioned peripheral to the table unit. The distributing system furthermore comprises a washing device for the pipettes and a central control unit. Manipulator units are supported by the table unit, and distributed around the central axis, and primary containers forming a container assembly are positioned peripheral to the table unit. The washing station is arranged between the last secondary container and the primary container assembly.