An automated system for remotely drawing and dispensing eluate in preparing kits of radioactive pharmaceuticals. The system includes cradles for holding shielded vials containing eluate or the final kit from cold kit vials. The cradle comprises a cradle base, at least one upstanding wall supportd on the cradle base, a vial retention mechanism defining a vial cavity, a crownpiecw supported by at least one upstanding wall to extend over the vial cavity.
