Cartridges for oral fluid analysis and methods of use
US10660619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable cartridge can be used for biofluid sample collection, preparation, and mixing with reagents. After sample collection, the cartridge can be inserted into a reader for sample analysis. This system can be used for detecting and measuring analytes, such as drugs, in saliva for example. This is useful for point of test detection of drugs in applications such as workplace drug testing and driving under the influence of drugs testing.
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