Sample container handling device

A sample container handling device, the sample container device comprising:

• a linear transport unit adapted to transport sample containers in horizontal orientation to a release position;
• and
• a release unit comprising a release blade segment adapted to abut a respective sample container in the release position along a side line and to push the sample container away from the transport unit, wherein the release unit is configured to rotate the release blade segment around an axis such that a plurality of sample containers are sequentially pushed away from the linear transport unit while the release blade segment is rotating in a constant rotational direction and wherein the linear transport unit is configured to sequentially transport sample containers to the release position synchronized with the rotation of the release blade segment, wherein the release unit comprises a first sensor for sensing a rotational position of the release blade segment.