ANALYTE CARTRIDGE WITH MULTI-FUNCTION CONTACTS

摘要

A cartridge and method for using the cartridge with a testing device is adapted to determine information related to an analyte in a fluid sample. The cartridge comprises a sample-receiving area and at least one test strip containing a reagent for reacting with the analyte in the fluid sample. Also included in the cartridge is a module having a memory and three or less contacts adapted for communicating with the testing device. The three or less contacts may perform at least four functionalities relating to the operation of the testing device.