Contoured sample path for fluid analyzer

Abstract

A sensor assembly for analysis of physical parameters and chemical constituents of small volume samples of bodily fluids. Disclosed herein is a sensor panel with an upper surface and a lower surface and at least one analyte sensor located on the lower surface. The sensor assembly also includes an optional adhesive layer and a contoured fluid pathway cutout. The upper surface of the adhesive layer is secured to the lower surface of the sensor panel. The sensor assembly also includes a sensor cartridge base with a fluid inlet and outlet and a contoured fluid pathway extending between the inlet and the outlet. The contoured fluid pathway mirrors the shape and span of the contoured fluid pathway cutout of the adhesive layer. As a fluid sample is input at the fluid inlet, the fluid traverses along the fluid pathway in contact with the at least one analyte sensor.