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Fluid handling methods

  • US 20060000710A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2004
  • Published: 01/05/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of determining the concentration of an analyte in fluid, said method comprising:

  • contacting a device with a skin surface of a subject, wherein said device comprises;

    at least one analyte sensing chamber, a pumping chamber having a deflectable membrane, and a skin piercing element;

    introducing a volume of fluid from said subject, through said skin piercing element, to said pumping chamber; and

    deflecting said membrane of said pumping chamber to transport said volume of fluid from said pumping chamber to said at least one analyte sensing chamber of said device to determine the concentration of an analyte in said volume of fluid.

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