Sample analysis system and sample analysis method

A sample analysis method for a sample analysis system, wherein the sample analysis system comprises:

• a measurement block including first and second measurement units configured to test a sample;
• and a transport unit disposed corresponding to the measurement block and including a first transport path along which a sample rack holding sample containers containing samples is transported from an upstream side to a downstream side and a second transport path along which the sample rack received from the first transport path is transported to the first and second measurement units in the measurement block, wherein the sample analysis method comprising:
• transporting a sample rack along the first transport path;
• placing the sample rack from the first transport path to the second transport path;
• and
• transporting along the second transport path the sample rack back and forth between the measurement units to distribute sample containers held on the sample rack to the measurement units.

A sample analysis method for a sample analysis system, wherein the sample analysis system comprises a first set and a second set downstream of the first set, wherein each set includes:

• a measurement block including first and second measurement units configured to test a sample;
• and a transport unit disposed corresponding to the measurement block and including a first transport path along which a sample rack holding sample containers containing samples is transported from an upstream side to a downstream side and a second transport path along which the sample rack received from the first transport path is transported to the first and second measurement units in the measurement block, wherein the first transport path of the second set is provided downstream of and connected to the first transport path of the first set, the sample analysis method comprising:
• transporting a sample rack along the first transport path of the first set;
• placing the sample rack from the first transport path of the first set to the second transport path of the first set;
• and
• transporting along the second transport path the sample rack back and forth between the measurement units of the first set to distribute sample containers held on the sample rack to the measurement units of the first set.