Apparatus and method for a precision flow assay
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1. A flow cell configured to be fluidly coupled to a fluid moving source and for use with a monitor device, the flow cell comprising:
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a mixing chamber;
a flow channel sized to provide for movement of liquid from the mixing chamber by non-capillary action; and
a matrix positioned at a distal end of the flow channel, the matrix containing a compound that will react with the sample to create a change detectable by the monitor device, wherein a fluid path extends from the mixing chamber to the flow channel and to the matrix to bring sample fluid to the matrix for detection of analyte levels therein.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided for testing fluid samples includes a sensor, which can be light source, directed to a flow cell and a photo sensor for detecting a light beam reflected from the flow cell. The photo sensor monitors the fluid in the flow cell by sensing the reflected light beam from the flow cell, thereby monitoring the test process. The flow cell has a flow channel the allows fluid sample to flow at a rate where sufficient incubation of the fluid will occur before the fluid enters an area where analyte levels will be detected.
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1. A flow cell configured to be fluidly coupled to a fluid moving source and for use with a monitor device, the flow cell comprising:
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a housing;
a mixing chamber;
a flow channel sized to provide for movement of liquid from the mixing chamber by non-capillary action; and
a matrix positioned at a distal end of the flow channel, the matrix containing a compound that will react with the sample to create a change detectable by the monitor device, wherein a fluid path extends from the mixing chamber to the flow channel and to the matrix to bring sample fluid to the matrix for detection of analyte levels therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A flow cell configured to be fluidly coupled to a fluid moving source and for use with a monitor device, the flow cell comprising:
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a housing;
a mixing chamber;
a flow channel; and
a matrix positioned in the mixing chamber;
wherein a fluid path extends from the mixing chamber to the flow channel and the flow channel is sized to provide for non-capillary fluid flow.
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43. A test device, comprising:
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a non-microporous mixing chamber;
a flow channel coupled to the mixing chamber;
a matrix in fluid communication with the flow channel, the matrix containing a compound that will react with the sample to create a change detectable by a monitor device, wherein a fluid path extends from the mixing chamber to the flow channel and to the matrix to bring sample fluid to the matrix for detection of analyte levels. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47)
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