Aseptic sampling module and manifold

A sample-directing manifold, comprising:

• (a) a plurality of sample inlets, one or more of the sample inlets having a sample outlet valve and a waste outlet valve,
• (b) a sample outlet path,
• (c) a waste outlet path,
• (d) a gas inlet valve,
• (e) a fluid inlet valve, and
• (f) an outlet path isolation valve;
• wherein said sample-directing manifold can be configured so that each sample inlet can be connected to said sample outlet path through said sample outlet valve while said outlet path isolation valve is closed, while the other sample inlets are connected to said waste outlet path through said waste outlet valves, and
• wherein said fluid inlet can be configured to remove said sample from said sample outlet path when said outlet path isolation valve is open so as to direct said fluid to waste, and said gas inlet can be used to remove said fluid from said outlet path when said isolation valve is open, so as to prepare said outlet path for receiving another sample, and wherein each respective waste outlet valve and each respective sample outlet valve may be configured independently so that only one of the plurality of sample inlets may be in fluid communication with the sample outlet path.