Abbott Point of Care Inc.

Robert Holt

Stephen C Wardlaw

Robert A Levine

Niten V Lalpuria

Darryn W Unfricht

John A Verrant

Igor Nikonorov

Benjamin Ports

Kyle Hukari

Manav Mehta

A biological fluid analysis cartridge is provided. In certain embodiments, the cartridge includes a base plate extending between a sample handling portion and an analysis chamber portion. A handling upper panel is attached to the base plate within the sample handling portion. A collection port is at least partially formed with the handling upper panel. An initial channel and a secondary channel are formed between the handling upper panel and the base plate. The collection port and initial and secondary channels are in fluid communication with one another. A chamber upper panel is attached to the base plate within the analysis chamber portion. At least one analysis chamber is formed between the chamber upper panel and the base plate. The secondary channel and the analysis chamber are in fluid communication with one another.

Biologic fluid analysis cartridge with sample handling portion and analysis chamber portion

A biological fluid sample analysis chamber and a method for analyzing a biological fluid sample is provided. The chamber includes a first chamber panel, a second chamber panel, and a plurality of beads disposed between the first chamber panel and the second chamber panel, which beads are configured to not reflect light incident to the beads in an amount that appreciably interferes with a photometric analysis of the biologic fluid.

Biologic fluid sample analysis cartridge with non-reflective beads

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East Stroudsburg, PA, United States of America

Robert Holt