Patent ID: 6184040
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
A diagnostic assay system operable for conducting assay operations and recording signals generated therefrom; said system comprising: a hand-held processor housing assembly having at least one fluid access port and a light-tight compartment for a film assemblage; a film assemblage having its image recording area retained within a light-tight compartment and being withdrawable therefrom; a carrier assembly movable within the housing assembly between a fluid accessing position and an exposing position, the carrier assembly carries at a least fluid reservoir assembly for use in conjunction with an assay test element such that whenever in the fluid accessing position sample test fluid can be introduced through the access port; the fluid reservoir assembly retains fluid therein and releases the same upon demand onto the assay test element; a triggering assembly in the housing strikes the fluid reservoir assembly to release the fluid to the test strip when the carrier assembly moves to the exposing position thereby commencing a signal generating activity if the analyte of interest is present; and, means for allowing the signal to expose the film in the light-tight compartment when the carrier assembly is in the exposing position.