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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2021
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., Tarrytown, NY (US);
Aaron Kauffmann, Elkhart, IN (US);
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., Tarrytown, NY (US);
Abstract
Analytical assay reaction cartridges are disclosed that include a reagent tray containing a liquid reagent disposed therein and a flexible cover removably attached thereto. The flexible cover has a portion that extends beyond the reagent tray and that forms a tab portion extends through an opening in a lid member of the cartridge in order to facilitate removal of at least a portion of the cover and release of the liquid reagent. Also disclosed are analytical assay reaction kits that include the cartridges and diagnostic instruments for use with the analytical assay reaction cartridges/kits, as well as methods of making and using the cartridges/kits.