An analyzer for performing automated assay testing. The analyzer includes
a storage and conveyor system for conveying cuvettes to an incubation or
processing conveyor, a storage and selection system for test sample
containers, a storage and selection system for reagent containers, sample
and reagent aspirating and dispensing probes, a separation system for
separating bound from unbound tracer or labeled reagent, a detection
system and date collection/processing system. All of the subunits of the
machine are controlled by a central processing unit to coordinate the
activity of all of the subunits of the analyzer. The analyzer is
specifically suited for performing heterogeneous binding assay protocols,
particularly immunoassays.