Patent ID: 9623409
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: B01F,B01L,B05D,C12Q,F16K,G01N,H04M,Y10T

Claim:
1. A sample analysis cartridge comprising: an input tunnel that extends from an aperture, the input tunnel configured to permit insertion of a sample collection device having a distal portion adapted to be exposed to a sample; a reservoir configured to hold a fluid, the reservoir further configured to receive the sample from the sample collection device; a piezoelectric transducer that forms at least part of a wall of the reservoir, the piezoelectric transducer configured to emit energy into the reservoir to mix the fluid, the sample, and reagents; and a shuttle defining a first compartment and a second compartment, the first and second compartment configured to be disposed within the reservoir in a mixing position, wherein the piezoelectric transducer is configured to emit the energy into the reservoir to move the fluid in the reservoir between the first and second compartments to mix the fluid, the sample, and the reagents in the reservoir.