Patent ID: 7481777
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: A61B,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a lancet integrated test tape comprising a plurality of lancet integrated test units, the lancet integrated test units each comprising a cartridge comprising a supply compartment configured to store an unused section of the lancet integrated test tape, the lancet integrated test tape being folded within the supply compartment to limit damage to the lancet integrated test units; wherein the lancet integrated test tape includes fold lines between each lancet integrated test unit; wherein the lancets and test elements are joined together at alternating fold lines for folding the lancet integrated test tape in an accordion manner in which the lancets and test elements are folded away from each other within the supply compartment; and wherein the lancet integrated test tape is configured to unfold during indexing in a manner in which the lancets and test elements are sandwiched together to form the lancet integrated test units.