Biologic fluid sample analysis cartridge with sample collection port
AssigneeAbbott Point of Care Inc.
InventorsIgor Nikonorov, John Verrant, Douglas R. Olson
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Abstract
A biological fluid sample analysis cartridge is provided that includes a collection port and a body. The body has one or more internal channels in selective fluid communication with the collection port. The collection port includes a collection bowl, and a slide valve assembly operable to be selectively positioned in an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the collection bowl is accessible for sample deposition, and in the closed position the collection bowl is inaccessible for sample deposition.
Claims18
A biological fluid sample analysis cartridge, comprising:
- a collection port;
- and
- a body having one or more internal channels in selective fluid communication with the collection port;
- wherein the collection port includes a collection bowl, and a slide valve assembly operable to be selectively positioned in an open position and a closed position;
- wherein in the open position, the collection bowl is accessible for sample deposition, and in the closed position the collection bowl is inaccessible for sample deposition.
A biological fluid sample analysis cartridge, comprising:
- a collection port;
- and
- a body having one or more internal channels in selective fluid communication with the collection port;
- wherein the collection port includes a slide valve assembly operable to be selectively positioned in an open position and a closed position, which slide valve assembly includes a slide body that is received within a channel disposed in the body of the cartridge, which slide body includes a collection bowl, a first passage, and an internal passage having a first end and a second end;
- and
- wherein in the open position, the collection bowl is accessible for sample deposition, and in the closed position the collection bowl is inaccessible for sample deposition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.