TEST CARTRIDGES FOR FLOW ASSAYS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE

摘要

A test cartridge for performing controlled flow or other assays on blood or other biological samples comprises a body having at least one sealable inlet well and at least one sealable collection well. A test channel extends between the sealable inlet well and the sealable collection well, and either or both of the wells is adapted to couple to a pressure source to transfer a test fluid from the inlet well to the collection well. The test cartridge can be used in systems for monitoring biological reactions such as blood clotting or thrombosis formation which occur within the test channel as the biological fluid flows therethrough.