Analysis device and positioning method

An analyzer for analyzing a sample contained in an analysis kit, the analyzer comprising:

• a placement section configured for placing the analysis kit thereon;
• an opposing wall opposing the placement section so that the opposing wall opposes the analysis kit placed on the placement section, the opposing wall configured to move toward the placement section;
• a tilt detection section comprising:
• a plurality of rods projecting from the opposing wall toward the placement section, the plurality of rods retained to the opposing wall so that each of the rods are capable of moving with respect to the opposing wall and configured to contact the analysis kit when the opposing wall moves toward the placement section,
• wherein the tilt detection section is configured to detect a tilt of the analysis kit on the placement section by detecting the movement of each of the rods;
• and
• a measurement section that measures a component present in the sample in the analysis kit when the analysis kit is placed in the placement section.