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Anti-clotting apparatus and methods for fluid handling system

  • US 8,425,444 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2007
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/11/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for maintaining clear passageways in a fluid flow system connected to a patient, the method comprising:

  • providing a passageway configured to carry a fluid flow in a fluid flow system from the patient;

    drawing a fluid sample into the fluid flow system;

    separating an analysis portion from the fluid sample;

    providing one or more anti-clotting agents to only the analysis portion, wherein at least one of the anti-clotting agents comprises an anticoagulant;

    preventing the analysis portion of the fluid sample from being returned to the patient; and

    analyzing the analysis portion to determine at least one analyte measurement.

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