Biological fluid collection device and biological fluid separation and testing system
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1. A biological fluid collection device, comprising:
- a lancet housing having an inlet port and an interior defining a first flow channel in fluid communication with the inlet port and a second flow channel in fluid communication with the first flow channel, wherein at least a portion of the second flow channel is diverted from the first flow channel;
a puncturing element moveable between a pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the interior of the housing and a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through the inlet port of the housing and provides fluid communication with the first flow channel; and
a transfer cartridge having a reservoir, wherein the second flow channel is in fluid communication with the reservoir of the transfer cartridge.
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Abstract
A biological fluid collection device that is adapted to receive a blood sample having a cellular portion and a plasma portion is disclosed. After collecting the blood sample, the biological fluid collection device is able to transfer the blood sample to a point-of-care testing device or a biological fluid separation and testing device. After transferring the blood sample, the biological fluid separation and testing device is able to separate the plasma portion from the cellular portion and analyze the blood sample and obtain test results.
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1. A biological fluid collection device, comprising:
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a lancet housing having an inlet port and an interior defining a first flow channel in fluid communication with the inlet port and a second flow channel in fluid communication with the first flow channel, wherein at least a portion of the second flow channel is diverted from the first flow channel; a puncturing element moveable between a pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the interior of the housing and a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through the inlet port of the housing and provides fluid communication with the first flow channel; and a transfer cartridge having a reservoir, wherein the second flow channel is in fluid communication with the reservoir of the transfer cartridge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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