Automated container management device for microbial detection apparatus

摘要: The present invention is directed to a method and container locator means for moving among one or more work-flow stations within an apparatus. apparatus of the may include automated loading, transfer and/or unloading (e.g., specimen container). In embodiment, can be detection rapid non-invasive microbial agent in test sample. system also including heated enclosure, holding rack, unit monitoring interrogating detect whether positive presence agent. other instrument more, bar code readers, scanners, cameras, weighing aid scanning, reading, imaging containers system.