Abstract: The invention concerns a method which consists in performing for a time interval ranging between 1 ms and 10 ms a first turbidimetric measurement using a first light pulse originating from a first source (SL1) emitting in a first frequency range, a second measurement of intensity transmitted in response to a second light pulse originating from a second source (SL2) emitting in a second frequency range and, optionally determining the fluorescence of the sample. The invention is applicable to a biological analysis process as well as to hemostatic analyses.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hollow needle axially mobile so as to pierce a container stopper. Said needle comprises a pointed end with a cutting edge tangent to the needle cylindrical body generatrix, an oblique shape linking the edge to said cylindrical body and a side outlet orifice of the channel centred on said generatrix and a site spaced from the edge, said orifice being centred perpendicular to the needle longitudinal axis. This invention is applicable to automatic and semiautomatic analytical equipment.