Cartridge device for blood analysis

摘要

The present invention provides a cartridge device (20) for analysing blood comprising a cell (9) having a blood receiving portion (10) for receiving a blood sample; a stirring device (19) for circulating said blood sample within said blood receiving portion (10); and at least two electrodes (16;24;25;26) for measuring the electrical impedance within the blood sample; wherein the at least two electrodes (16;24;25;26) consist of a first metal of a high electrical conductivity such as copper, which is covered by a second, precious material, such as silver.