Method for simultaneous centrifugation of samples

A method of simultaneously centrifuging a plurality of samples, the method comprising the steps of:

• introducing a sample into each of a plurality of containers, each container having at least one opening for introduction of the sample and a chamber, each container being positioned in a container holder, the container holder comprising a plurality of sockets for receiving the containers, wherein the containers are ordered in a two-dimensional array in the container holder;
• the two-dimensional array of containers being aligned with a sample collection substrate so that a well of the sample collection substrate is aligned with at least one of the sockets of the container holder;
• and
• simultaneously rotating each of the containers independent of the container holder, said rotating being around a longitudinal axis of the chamber of each container, and said rotating subjecting the sample to centrifugal force sufficient to separate the sample into at least two components.

A method of simultaneously centrifuging a plurality of samples, the method comprising the steps of:

• introducing a sample into at least two containers, wherein each of the containers comprises at least one opening and a chamber, and wherein each of the containers is rotatably positioned in a socket of a container holder, the container holder comprising a plurality of sockets, said introducing of the sample being accomplished by transfer of the sample from a well of a sample source substrate comprising a plurality of wells into the containers;
• rotating each of the containers around a single longitudinal axis of the chamber of each container, said rotating causing rotation of each container without rotation of the container holder and subjecting the sample in the container to centrifugal force sufficient to separate the sample into at least two components;
• and
• collecting a separated sample component from each of the containers.

A method of simultaneously centrifuging a plurality of samples, the method comprising the steps of:

• introducing a sample into at least two containers, wherein each of the containers comprises an opening and a chamber, and wherein each of the containers is positioned in a stationary substrate, wherein the substrate comprises sockets in which the containers are positioned, and wherein the substrate comprises a duct for the introduction of a fluid, and wherein the introduced fluid causes a fluid stream to be directed against an exterior surface of each of the containers to facilitate rotation of the containers;
• rotating each of the containers simultaneously and around a single longitudinal axis of the chamber of each container, said rotating subjecting the sample in the container to centrifugal force sufficient to separate the sample into at least two components;
• and
• collecting a separated sample component from each of the containers.

A method of simultaneously centrifuging a plurality of samples, the method comprising the steps of:

• introducing a sample into at least two containers, wherein each of the containers comprises an opening and a chamber, and wherein each of the containers is positioned in a stationary substrate, wherein said introducing of the sample is accomplished by transfer of a sample from a well of a sample source substrate comprising a plurality of wells into the containers;
• rotating each of the containers simultaneously and around a single longitudinal axis of the chamber of each container, said rotating subjecting the sample in the container to centrifugal force sufficient to separate the sample into at least two components;
• and
• collecting a separated sample component from each of the containers.