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Methods for using an analyte testing device

  • US 8,333,716 B1
  • Filed: 07/20/2011
  • Issued: 12/18/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of using an analyte testing device with respect to a body part, comprising:

  • inserting a lancet cartridge into the device;

    inserting a test unit cartridge into the device, wherein the test unit cartridge comprises a plurality of nonfungible test units including a first test unit type and a second test unit type that are arranged in a stacked configuration within the test unit cartridge as a plurality of test units, the first test unit type situated at first positions within the stacked configuration for detecting a first analyte and the second test unit type situated at second positions within the stacked configuration for detecting a second analyte so as to allow detection of the first analyte and the second analyte at a predetermined interval;

    operating an actuator, which operates a mechanism that (i) readies a lancing device, (ii) exposes an analyte sensor of a test unit, and (iii) advances the lancet cartridge;

    deploying the lancing device in order to prick the body part and draw a blood sample; and

    contacting the analyte sensor to the blood sample.

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