Sample preparation system and cartridge

A sample preparation cartridge for use with a sample preparation device, the cartridge comprising:

• a housing defining a plurality of separate segments containing analytes, beads, or analytes and beads in use;
• and
• a moveable pipette positioned above the plurality of separate segments, wherein the pipette is arranged to transfer, in use, analytes, beads, or analytes and beads from one segment of the plurality of segments to another segment of the plurality of segments in order to prepare a sample for analysis;
• wherein the pipette comprises:
• a reservoir section capable of supporting fluids, and a nozzle section capable of dispensing and aspirating fluids including the analytes, beads, or analytes and beads from the plurality of segments;
• wherein the plurality of segments are arranged around a central axis of the housing and the moveable pipette is arranged to rotate around the central axis and lower towards, or raise from, a desired segment of the plurality of segments when it has been rotated to be positioned above the desired segment of the plurality of segments.