CPC G01N 15/1404 (2013.01) [G01N 1/10 (2013.01); G01N 2001/1445 (2013.01); G01N 2001/2071 (2013.01)] | 11 Claims |
1. A sample liquid-sending apparatus, comprising:
a placement portion in which a sample container is placed, wherein the sample container contains a suspension of a sample;
a suction mechanism moveable relative to the sample container, wherein the suction mechanism includes:
a nozzle support;
a nozzle configured to be inserted into the sample container placed in the placement portion, wherein the nozzle is held by the nozzle support; and
at least one pump connected to the nozzle and configured to suction the sample through the nozzle;
a vibrator configured to vibrate the nozzle, wherein the vibrator is one of attached to the nozzle support or mounted on the nozzle;
a detector connected to and between the nozzle and the at least one pump, wherein the detector is configured to detect samples, including the sample, suctioned by the suction mechanism; and
a controller connected to the suction mechanism, the vibrator, and the detector, wherein the controller is configured to:
set a threshold with respect to a number of the samples detected by the detector; and
control, according to the threshold, at least one of a strength of the vibration or a length of time of the vibration.
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