Patent ID: 7927562
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: B01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for collecting and analyzing a biological fluid, comprising: a sample collecting section comprising at least one collection pad for collecting a sample of the biological fluid and a first threaded portion; a unitary sample accommodating section for extracting and accommodating the sample collected by the sample collecting section, the sample accommodating section comprising a second threaded portion operatively engageable with the first threaded portion of the sample collecting section, the sample accommodating section further comprising a sample extracting means disposed within the unitary sample accommodating section, the sample extracting means being configured to engage the at least one collection pad for extracting the sample from the collection pad in a controlled manner when the first threaded portion and the second threaded portion engage each other, the unitary sample accommodating section being a sole chamber therein; a sample reservoir provided circumferentially along the sole chamber and within the sole chamber; and a sample analyzing section at least partially arranged within the reservoir, the sample analyzing section comprising: a tubular sleeve having a passageway through which the at least one collection pad passes to engage the sample extracting means; a plurality of grooves formed along an outer surface of the sleeve; and a plurality of testing strips each slidably disposed within a corresponding groove to be in fluid communication with the sample extracted and accommodated within the unitary sample accommodating section.