Autoplatelet cartridge device

A cartridge device for testing platelet activity in a blood sample comprising:

• a cartridge body comprising:
• a measuring chamber configured to contain a defined volume of fluid;
• a mixing chamber in fluid communication with the measuring chamber through a duct that further comprises a valve seat, the mixing chamber further comprising an inlet for receiving a reagent bead;
• and
• a cavity located on a top surface of the cartridge body;
• a left cover coupled to the cartridge body, the left cover comprising:
• a valve structure configured to couple with the valve seat of the cartridge body and block fluid flow between the measuring chamber and mixing chamber;
• a cartridge slider comprising an opening configured to receive the reagent bead, the cartridge slider located within the cavity of the cartridge body;
• and
• a cartridge electrode configured to couple with the cartridge body, the cartridge electrode comprising:
• an extension structure;
• and
• one or more electrode wires coupled to the extension structure, wherein a portion of the one or more electrode wires are situated within the mixing chamber of the cartridge body when the cartridge electrode is coupled with the cartridge body.