Methods, devices, systems, and kits for automated blood collection by fingerstick
US12042286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/487
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, devices, systems and kits for obtaining blood samples are provided. Devices include a cuff, a pressure source, and a timing mechanism. The methods include placing a cuff on a digit of a subject, inflating the cuff, and obtaining a small volume blood sample. The methods further include warming a digit lancing a digit pulsing the cuff; and providing a signal indicating the end of the sample collection time period.
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