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Self contained diagnostic test unit

  • US 5,869,003 A
  • Filed: 04/15/1998
  • Issued: 02/09/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A diagnostic test unit, comprising:

  • an elongated hollow housing having a proximal end and a distal end, said housing defining a specimen chamber for receiving therein a specimen for analysis;

    a cap removably mounted on said proximal end of said housing; and

    a diagnostic strip assembly mounted on said distal end of said housing, said diagnostic strip assembly including a diagnostic strip of a porous material for fluid flow along said strip by wick action, means for supporting said diagnostic strip to extend generally along the exterior of said specimen chamber, and transfer means for controllably coupling a specimen within said specimen chamber for flow to and contact with one end of said diagnostic strip, whereby the specimen will flow along said strip by wick action;

    said strip carrying at least one reagent for contact by the specimen flowing along said strip to provide a visual indication of test result.

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