Abstract: A blood analyzer has a control system controlling the operation of the analyzer, a sensor measuring a parameter of a blood sample, exposure means exposing the sensor to the blood sample, reporting means reporting the parameter of the blood sample, and a sample handler. The sample handler comprises a sampler bed receiving a blood sampler which contains the blood sample and a stirring element. The sample handler further comprises moving means moving the stirring element in the blood sampler when the sampler is arranged in the sampler bed. The blood analyzer is capable of handling and analyzing blood samples. A blood sample handler is provided as well, as are methods for handling and analyzing of a blood sample. The moving means moving the stirring element is preferably a magnet and the stirring element is magnetic.