Test-sensor cartridge

A test-sensor cartridge comprising:

• a plurality of test sensors adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid sample;
• a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein, the cavity including the plurality of test sensors, at least one of the walls forming at least one aperture;
• and
• a lid adapted to enclose the cavity, the lid including a side portion having a locking extending from the side portion, the locking feature having a tab portion positioned within the at least one aperture, the locking feature being adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving a projection of an analyte-testing instrument.

An analyte-testing system for determining an amount of an analyte in a fluid test sample, the analyte-testing system comprising:

• a test-sensor cartridge including
• a plurality of test sensors,
• a plurality of walls forming a cavity therein, the cavity being adapted to include the plurality of test sensors, at least one of the walls forming at least one aperture,
• a lid adapted to enclose the cavity, and
• a locking feature adapted to lock the lid to one or more of the walls, the locking feature including a side portion extending from the lid and a tab portion positioned within the at least one aperture, at least a portion of the locking feature being positioned within the at least one aperture;
• and
• an analyte-testing instrument including
• a body portion,
• at least one opening formed in the body portion, the at least one opening being configured to receive one of the plurality of test sensors, and
• at least one projection extending from the body portion,
• the locking feature being adapted to be disengaged by the at least one aperture receiving the at least one projection of the analyte-testing instrument.