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Thomas Nikolai Carlsen

Hans Henrik Jochumsen

Janus Juul Rasmussen

Peter Christiansen

Kristjan Freyr Gudmundsson

Frederik Nikolaj Svaerke Sonnenborg

Niels Stubager Frederiksen

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for analysing fluid taken from a body, and more in particularly for analysing body fluids from mammals. The analysis apparatus is coupled to a dairy system for milking of cows, wherein it may be useful to analyse the status of the milk. The apparatus is preferably located as early as possible in the production chain in order to obtain results as close as possible to the cows. Hence the environment in which the apparatus is to be used may be harsh towards internal apparatus modules or consumables, therefore the apparatus is isolated and the internal environment is conditioned regarding humidity, temperature as well as the amount of ammonium. Furthermore the steps for analysing milk is automated inside the apparatus in order to avoid influence from the external environment.

Apparatus for analysing fluid taken from a body

A testing device for testing or analysing fluids comprises a separately produced holder () and a sheet-or plate-like test member () including analysis reagent. The holder defines an abutment surface () for engaging with a side surface of the test member. Projections () formed on the holder are positioned and shaped so as to allow insertion of the test member into the holder by moving the test member into engagement with said abutment surface while engaging with opposite edge portions thereof. The projections may, for example, be tooth-shaped and have pointed ends, and at least some of the projections may have a leading edge () forming a ramp sloping towards a plane defined by the abutment surface so as to facilitate insertion of the test member into the holder. A stack of such testing devices may be arranged within a cassette from which they may be fed successively into an automatic analyser. The holder of the testing device may be re-used.

Testing device for testing or analysing fluids and a holder and a storage container for such devices

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Thomas Nikolai Carlsen