Patent ID: 8394337
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: A61B,G01N

Abstract:
1. A system for diagnostic testing, comprising: a container including a continuously connected interior volume permitting contact between with a plurality of loose, singulated test media housed therein, a diagnostic meter body configured to close an opening of the container, and for performing a diagnostic test on a sample applied to the test media, the meter body comprising: a first exterior surface configured to be an interior surface of the container when the container is closed by the meter body; a second exterior surface configured to remain an exterior surface when the container is closed by the meter body; an insertion port disposed on the second exterior surface, and configured to receive test media inserted from an exterior of the container and the meter; an interface comprising at least one media sensor configured to engage the test media inserted into the insertion port from an exterior of the container and the meter; in order to perform the diagnostic test; a controller configured to perform the diagnostic test; an indicator for indicating a result of the diagnostic test; a strip ejector mechanism to dispose of the test media; and a data connector capable of establishing data communication with a computer.