Method and apparatus for obtaining blood for diagnostic tests
US6837858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0295
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and apparatus for obtaining a sample of blood from a patient for subsequent diagnostic tests, e.g., glucose monitoring. In one aspect of the invention, the method comprises the steps of: In another aspect of the invention, an apparatus for carrying out the method described previously is provided. The apparatus comprises:
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