CPC G01N 1/2813 (2013.01) [G01N 1/2806 (2013.01); G01N 2001/2846 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An automated specimen preparation system for preparing a specimen from a sample in a sample container, the system comprising:
a specimen transfer device configured for holding a specimen collector thereon and for being positioned within the sample container, wherein the specimen transfer device comprises a central bore having an open distal end and a closed proximal end, a pressure monitoring port fluidly coupled to the central bore at the proximal end of the central bore, and a fluid waste evacuation port fluidly coupled to the proximal end of the central bore, wherein the pressure monitoring port comprises a reduced diameter portion coupled directly to the central bore;
a vacuum source fluidly coupled to the fluid waste evacuation port; and
a pressure monitoring device fluidly coupled to the pressure monitoring port.
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