Patent ID: 8012432
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: A61M,B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A disposable apparatus for simultaneously preparing two diluted samples for testing on a blood testing instrument, said disposable apparatus comprising: a housing formed therein a first closed receptacle and a first container for preparing a first diluted sample, each connected to one of a first pair of channels, said first container containing a defined volume of first liquid agent; and a second closed receptacle and a second container for preparing a second diluted sample, each connected to one of a second pair of channels, said second container containing a defined volume of a second liquid agent; a valve disposed in said housing, positionable in distinct positions, at one position said valve connecting said first receptacle and said first container through said first pair of channels, and connecting said second receptacle and said second container through second pair of channels, simultaneously through said valve; and an opening on said housing connected to said valve through a channel, for introducing a blood sample into said valve; wherein at said one position of said valve, a mixture of said first liquid agent and a first part of said blood sample introduced by said valve is caused to move back and forth between said first receptacle and said first container through said valve, thereby forming said first diluted sample, and a mixture of said second liquid agent and a second part of said blood sample introduced by said valve is caused to move back and forth between said second receptacle and said second container through said valve, thereby forming said second diluted sample.