Fluid handling cassette

摘要

A fluid handling module that is removably engageable with a bodily fluid analyzer is provided. The module may comprise a fluid handling element, and a fluid component separator that is accessible via the fluid handling element and configured to separate at least one component of a bodily fluid transported to the fluid component separator. The fluid handling element may have at least one control element interface.

主权项

1. A cassette for use with a fluid analysis system, the cassette comprising:
(i) a housing; (ii) a fluid handling network comprising:
a patient end configured to be placed in fluid communication with a bodily fluid of a patient; andone or more fluid passageways configured to transport the bodily fluid from the patient end through the fluid handing network; (iii) a fluid interface comprising:
a first fluid probe movable between an abutting position and a separated position, wherein the first fluid probe is in fluid communication with the one or more fluid passageways and is configured for injection and/or removal of fluid; anda second fluid probe movable between an abutting position and a separated position, wherein the second fluid probe is in fluid communication with the one or more fluid passageways and is configured for injection and/or removal of fluid; and (iv) a sample element that comprises a first port, a second port, and a sample chamber, the first port configured to receive the first fluid probe when the first fluid probe is in the abutting position, the second port configured to receive the second fluid probe when the second fluid probe is in the abutting position, the sample chamber configured to hold a sample portion of the bodily fluid, wherein the sample chamber is in fluid communication with the first port and with the second port so as to receive the sample portion of the bodily fluid therefrom, and wherein the sample element is disconnected from the fluid handling network when the first fluid probe and the second fluid probe are in the separated positions.