Patent ID: 9625357
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: B01L,G01N

Claim:
1. A disposable cartridge, comprising: an inlet configured to receive a sample fluid that includes blood; a first reagent chamber wherein at least a portion of a surface of the first reagent chamber comprises a pressable portion; a first reagent pre-loaded and sealed within the first reagent chamber; a second reagent chamber wherein at least a portion of a surface of the second reagent chamber comprises a pressable portion; a second reagent pre-loaded and sealed within the second reagent chamber; a flow channel interconnecting the first reagent chamber and the second reagent chamber, the flow channel, the first reagent chamber, and the second reagent chamber defining a flow path; wherein a first frangible seal prevents flow between the first reagent chamber and the second reagent chamber; the first frangible seal configured to open in response to pressure applied by contents of one of the reagent chambers against the first frangible seal; wherein the cartridge is configured so that when the first frangible seal opens, the first reagent contacts the second reagent; and a mixing chamber, wherein a fluid substance is pre-loaded and sealed within the mixing chamber.