CARTRIDGE FOR UPTAKE AND PROCESSING OF A SAMPLE

摘要

The invention relates to a cartridge (100) with an inlet portion (110) that is connected to an assay chamber (120) and a suction reservoir (140). The inlet portion (110) is designed for a direct uptake of sample medium, for example of blood from a patient. During this uptake, air is trapped in the assay chamber (120), which prevents a premature entrance of the medium into the assay chamber (120). The transfer of the medium to the assay chamber (120) can thus controllably be initiated at a later time, for example by opening a vent port (121) connected to the assay chamber (120).