Integrated system for processing samples

A system for processing samples comprising:

• a plurality of sample supplies configured to supply a plurality of samples;
• a sample channel connected to the plurality of sample supplies;
• a first device connected to the sample channel, the first device configured to collect first information about the plurality of samples;
• and
• a controller configured to perform a cycling operation comprising:
• (i) controlling a first sample supply of the plurality of sample supplies to supply a first sample in the first sample supply to the sample channel;
• (ii) controlling the first device to collect the first information about the first sample in the sample channel;
• (iii) storing data associated with the first sample, the data including the first information about the first sample;
• and
• (iv) controlling the first sample supply to discharge the first sample in the sample channel into the first sample supply;
• wherein the controller is configured to repeat the cycling operation for a second sample supply and a second sample supplied by the second sample supply.