Patent ID: 8236254
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: B01L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A test strip carrier for insertion into a test strip vial, wherein the test strip vial comprises a cap hingedly coupled to the test strip vial, the test strip carrier comprising: a first end configured for insertion into the test strip vial and defining a test strip basket, the test strip basket comprising a base and a wall; a second end configured to snapedly engage with and fit within the cap; and a flexible connector connecting the first end to the second end, wherein the test strip carrier is configured such that when the first end is inserted into the test strip vial and the second end engages the cap, opening of the cap raises the test strip basket from a first position to a second position within the test strip vial, and wherein the second end stays engaged with the cap upon opening of the cap.