Patent ID: 8992443
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A61B,A61M,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cassette for use with a fluid analysis system, the cassette comprising: (i) a housing; (ii) a fluid handling network comprising: (iii) a fluid interface comprising: (iv) a sample element that comprises a first port, a second port, and a sample chamber, the first port configured to receive the first fluid probe when the first fluid probe is in the abutting position, the second port configured to receive the second fluid probe when the second fluid probe is in the abutting position, the sample chamber configured to hold a sample portion of the bodily fluid, wherein the sample chamber is in fluid communication with the first port and with the second port so as to receive the sample portion of the bodily fluid therefrom, and wherein the sample element is disconnected from the fluid handling network when the first fluid probe and the second fluid probe are in the separated positions.