Abstract: A biological sample processing apparatus having a central processing unit, a display in communication with the central processing unit and a selector for selecting a personality type of the apparatus, the selector being in communication with the central processing apparatus. The selection of a personality type prompts the central processing unit to cause the display to show a list of preprogrammed protocols for biological sample processing that correspond to the selected personality type.

Abstract: A biological sample processing apparatus having a central processing unit, a display in communication with the central processing unit and a selector for selecting a personality type of the apparatus, the selector being in communication with the central processing apparatus. The selection of a personality type prompts the central processing unit to cause the display to show a list of preprogrammed protocols for biological sample processing that correspond to the selected personality type.

Abstract: A biological sample processing apparatus having a central processing unit, a display in communication with the central processing unit and a selector for selecting a personality type of the apparatus, the selector being in communication with the central processing apparatus. The selection of a personality type prompts the central processing unit to cause the display to show a list of preprogrammed protocols for biological sample processing that correspond to the selected personality type.

Abstract: A biological sample processing apparatus and method of use thereof. The biological sample processing apparatus includes a rod-shaped magnet having a north pole, a south pole, a length and a width, and a plunger covering the magnet. The north pole and the south pole of the rod-shaped magnet are substantially orthogonal to the length of the rod-shaped magnet. The apparatus separates magnetic particles from a solution containing, for example, a biological sample.

Abstract: A biological sample processing apparatus and method of use thereof. The biological sample processing apparatus includes a rod-shaped magnet having a north pole, a south pole, a length and a width, and a plunger covering the magnet. The north pole and the south pole of the rod-shaped magnet are substantially orthogonal to the length of the rod-shaped magnet. The apparatus separates magnetic particles from a solution containing, for example, a biological sample.

Abstract: A multi-well plate and plate holder assembly comprising a multi-well assay plate clamped between an upper plate holder and a lower plate holder to facilitate handling of the plate, and to prevent the plate from warping when liquid samples placed within wells of the multi-well assay plate are stored, analyzed and/or subjected to a reaction or other process, particularly when the samples are subjected to high temperatures. The upper plate holder is releasably engageable with the lower plate holder. Preferably, at least one detent positions and holds the upper plate holder in relation to the lower plate holder.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use in magnetic separation of magnetically attractable particles suspended in a liquid. The apparatus includes a magnetic separator plate having a plurality of channels, one for each column of wells of a multi-well assay plate which is received by the magnetic separator plate. A plurality of magnets are positioned in each channel so that when the magnetic separator plate receives the multi-well assay plate, the magnets attract the magnetically attractable particles to create a pellet of material of a substance of interest on a side wall within each associated well.

Abstract: Provided are a magnetic particle separation assembly and method for separating a magnetically responsive complex from a non-magnetic test media in which the magnetically responsive complex is suspended. The assembly comprises an invertible rack for holding specimen containers and a magnetic support member for supporting the rack. The magnetic support member has a base and a planar member bisecting the base and extending upwardly therefrom. The planar vertical member has a plurality of magnets embedded therein. The magnets are disposed in a substantially horizontal orientation parallel to the base and spaced from the base. The invertible rack has a slot therethrough dimensioned to accept the planar vertical member of the magnetic support member. In one position, at least one container of a particular size is positioned within the rack so as to be adjacent to the magnetic support member in final assembly such that the magnetically responsive complex is separated from the non-magnetic media.