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CARTRIDGE FOR PREPARING A SAMPLE FLUID CONTAINING CELLS FOR ANALYSIS

  • US 20140356941A1
  • Filed: 05/30/2014
  • Published: 12/04/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cartridge configured for use in a blood analyzer, the cartridge comprising:

  • a substantially rigid frame;

    a flow path within the rigid frame;

    at least one opening in the substantially rigid frame configured to align and stabilize a capillary tube; and

    a seal within the flow path, wherein the seal is configured to temporarily obstruct flow through at least a portion of the flow path, and wherein the seal is configured to open in response to a force exerted via a capillary tube inserted into the at least one opening.

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