Sample measurement system and method of transporting in and out rack

A sample measurement system comprising:

• a measurement unit that measures a sample stored in a sample container;
• a transport unit that transports a rack capable of holding sample containers via the measurement unit;
• a first transport-in/transport-out unit and a second transport-in/transport-out unit in each of which racks can be set alongside in a first direction, and that send the set racks to be transported to the measurement unit by the transport unit and receive the racks transported from the measurement unit by the transport unit;
• and
• a controller that controls the first transport-in/transport-out unit and the second transport-in/transport-out unit so that the racks are sequentially sent from the first transport-in/transport-out unit and the second transport-in/transport-out unit,
• wherein the first transport-in/transport-out unit and the second transport-in/transport-out unit are disposed alongside in a second direction crossing the first direction, and each send the racks from one side in the first direction, and receive the racks from the other side in the first direction.