INTEGRATED TEST SYSTEM FOR MONITORING BODILY FLUIDS.

摘要

An integrated diagnostic instrument (10) for analyzing a fluid sample includes a housing (12) , a sensor pack (122) , a disk drive mechanism (200) and a lancing mechanism (16) . The lancing mechanism includes a lance holder (110) adapted to removably engage a base of a lance (86) , a plunger (66) coupled to the lance holder, a shaft (70) running through a central portion of the plunger, a spring at least partially surrounding the shaft, and a slider (90) located on a rail on the exteior of the housing.