Patent ID: 7907985

Claim:
A fluid handling module removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer, said module comprising: a disposable fluid handling element configured to prevent fluid contact with the non-disposable bodily fluid analyzer, the analyzer having plural fluid control element actuators, the fluid handling element configured to interface with the analyzer at an analyzer interface surface, the disposable fluid handling element comprising: multiple fluid passageways comprising tubes and having no exits for fluid within the analyzer interface surface area, wherein fluid is prevented from contacting the analyzer; a syringe configured to receive a fluid, the syringe having a syringe control element recessed in an opening in the analyzer interface surface and configured to engage an actuator on the analyzer; a valve configured to engage at least a portion of at least one fluid passageway, the valve having a valve control element recessed in an opening in the analyzer interface surface and configured to engage an actuator on the analyzer; and an integrated fluid component separator mounted for rotation on the disposable fluid handling element, the separator configured to separate the bodily fluid into multiple components for analysis, the separator further comprising: a disposable rotor; a disposable container mounted on the disposable rotor, the disposable container comprising an analysis chamber having a window configured for positioning in an optical path for analysis; and a separator control element recessed in an opening in the analyzer interface surface and configured to mechanically engage the analyzer to facilitate input of fluid into the analysis chamber and rotation of the rotor; wherein each such opening in the disposable fluid handling element at least partially registers the respective control element on the fluid handling element with the actuator.