Methods and apparatus for sampling and analyzing body fluid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8690798
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13462902

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A sampling device for sampling body fluid includes a lancet for making an incision, a capillary tube for drawing-up body fluid from the incision, and a test strip affixed to an upper end of the capillary tube for receiving the fluid. An absorbent pad can be disposed between the test strip and capillary tube for spreading-out the fluid being transferred to the test strip. An on-site analyzer such as an optical analyzer and/or an electrochemical analyzer can be mounted in the device for analyzing the fluid. Alternatively, a test strip can be slid through a slot formed in the bottom end of the device so that by passing the device against the skin after an incision has been formed, the test strip will directly contact body fluid emanating from the incision.

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  • ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Douglas, Joel S Groton, US 113 16159
Duchon, Brent G Cypress, US 33 6151
Radwanski, Ryszard Lublin, PL 37 7194
Roe, Jeffrey N San Ramon, US 95 13160

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