Patent ID: 6248294
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: A61B,B01L,G01N

Abstract:
A diagnostic test unit, comprising:an elongated hollow housing having a proximal end and a distal end, said housing defining a specimen chamber for receiving therein a specimen for analysis;a cap removably mounted on said proximal end of said housing; anda diagnostic strip assembly at said distal end of said housing, said diagnostic strip assembly including a diagnostic strip of a porous material for fluid flow along said strip by wick action, means for supporting said diagnostic strip to extend generally along the exterior of said specimen chamber, and transfer means for controllably coupling a specimen within said specimen chamber for flow to and contact with one end of said diagnostic strip, whereby the specimen will flow along said strip by wick action, said transfer means comprising a rupturable membrane disposed between said specimen chamber and said one end of said diagnostic strip;said strip carrying at least one reagent for contact by the specimen flowing along said strip to provide a visual indication of test result.