Blood Testing System and Method

摘要

Some embodiments of a blood coagulation testing system include an analyzer console device and a single-use cartridge component configured to releasably install into the console device. In some embodiments, the blood coagulation testing system can operate as an automated thromboelastometry system that is particularly useful, for example, at a point-of-care site.

主权项

1. A cartridge device for a measuring system for measuring viscoelastic characteristics of a sample liquid, comprising:
a measuring chamber formed therein configured to contain a predetermined amount of the sample liquid; and a mixing chamber formed therein and in fluid connection with the measuring chamber for receiving the measured sample liquid, the mixing chamber configured to contain a reagent bead and a mixing element, the mixing chamber comprising:
a retaining element contained within the mixing chamber, the retaining element configured to limit movement of the reagent bead within the mixing chamber and configured to allow the sample liquid to dissolve the reagent bead.