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Blood collection and testing means

US5070886A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1990
Grant dateDec 10, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/15144
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A relatively painless method of safely collecting and testing blood which comprises piercing a patient's skin and collecting any blood and other fluids on a test disk moistened with a vehicle liquid. Several embodiments of a novel disposable apparatus having a reservoir of vehicle liquid for use in practicing the method also are described.

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