Patent ID: 7749771
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: B01L,G01N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A device for performing a test reaction on a sample to detect an analyte, comprising: a sample pad for collecting the sample, the sample pad comprising at least one marking providing a visual indication of the amount of sample collected, wherein the at least one marking is disposed and located on the sample pad so as to provide visual measurement indication, in both the presence or absence of sample, of a minimum or maximum amount of sample to be collected for delivering sample to the test strip for determining a presence or absence of an analyte in the sample; a test strip coupled to the sample pad, the test strip comprising an indicator region configured to provide a visual indication of the presence or absence of the analyte in the sample; and a housing comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the test strip is disposed within the housing, the housing allowing visualization of the test strip, and wherein at least a portion of the sample pad extends beyond the first end of the housing.