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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 1999
Filed:
May. 28, 1997
Joseph A McClintock, Baltimore, MD (US);
Afzal Chowdhury, Columbia, MD (US);
Mary Ann Childs, Baltimore, MD (US);
Gregory K Shipman, Catonsville, MD (US);
David Bernstein, Eldersburg, MD (US);
Uri Reichman, Baltimore, MD (US);
Craig A Chung, Gaithersburg, MD (US);
Universal Healthwatch, Inc., Columbia, MD (US);
Abstract
A combined sample-assay device allows sampling and detection within an integrated device. The device is a flat plate-like body with a collection arm. The collection arm optionally folds to enter a recess that flatly supports and seats the arm. The arm may be friction held in this recess and completely enters the recess. Within the recess is a second recess that contains a reading portion and transport portion. Chemiluminescent or other light emitting chemical reagent is placed within the device and light is detected in response to the presence of a sample analyte in a fluid sample.