Patent ID: 8097466
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: A61B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A method of using an optical format with an analyzing instrument, the method comprising: providing the optical format including an optical communication path formed by an input light guide coupled with an input reflector, an output light guide coupled with an output reflector, and a sample cavity disposed between the input reflector and the output reflector, a first portion of the optical communication path being continuous and closed between a light input of the input light guide and the input reflector, and a second portion of the optical communication path being continuous and closed between a light output of the output light guide and the output reflector; mounting the optical format in the analyzing instrument; and providing a fluid sample in the sample cavity, the optical format being mounted such that the sample cavity is spaced from the analyzing instrument and the fluid sample is outside of the analyzing instrument.