Biologic fluid analysis cartridge

US9993817B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Abbott Point of Care Inc. · US

Inventors

• John A. Verrant · Solebury, US
• John N. Blum · Kettering, US
• Vu Phan · Edison, US
• Kaushal Verma · Bound Brook Junction, US
• Elise G. Edson · Belmont, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 31, 2017
• Grant date: Jun 12, 2018
• Expiry date: Jan 31, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01L2400/086
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A biological fluid sample analysis cartridge is provided. The cartridge includes a housing, a fluid module, and an analysis chamber. The fluid module includes a sample acquisition port and an initial channel, and is connected to the housing. The initial channel is sized to draw fluid sample by capillary force, and is in fluid communication with the acquisition port. The initial channel is fixedly positioned relative to the acquisition port such that at least a portion of a fluid sample disposed within the acquisition port will draw into the initial channel. The analysis chamber is connected to the housing, and is in fluid communication with the initial channel.