REDUCING OPTICAL INTERFERENCE IN A FLUIDIC DEVICE

摘要

This invention is in the field of medical devices. Specifically, the present invention provides portable medical devices that allow real-time detection of analytes from a biological fluid. The methods and devices are particularly useful for providing point-of-care testing for a variety of medical applications. In particular, the medical device reduces interference with an optical signal which is indicative of the presence of an analyte in a bodily sample.

主权项

1. A fluidic device for detecting an analyte in a sample of bodily fluid, comprising:
a sample collection unit adapted to provide a sample of bodily fluid into said fluidic device; an assay assembly in fluidic communication with said sample collection unit, wherein said assay assembly is adapted to yield an optical signal indicative of the presence of the analyte in the sample of bodily fluid; and a quencher assembly in fluidic communication with said assay assembly, wherein said quencher assembly is adapted to reduce interference of said optical signal.