Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for sample elements, in particular for card samples. The inventive holder comprises at least a holding body which passes through the recess or ring of a sample element or several sample elements and a reception area for the sample elements which comprises two holding bodies. At least one holding body is movable which makes it possible to obtain a closed ring-wise configuration when the holding body is closed and a configuration provided with a passage between the holding bodies in a charging position thereof. Said holding bodies are provided with at least one handgrip on the parts thereof opposed to the reception area.