摘要 |
Devices for dispensing test strips and methods of using the same are provide d. The subject devices are characterized by having a base and a cover, where th e cover includes a test strip selecting element. The subject devices may also be characterized by having a test strip holding means, which may include a cover with resilientl y deformable walls and/or a gravity controlled test strip holding mechanism. In the subje ct methods, a test strip container with at least one test strip is provided and placed int o a position that causes at least one test strip contained in the base to move into the cover so that a single test strip is selected for use. The subject methods may also include positioning the device in a particular orientation that causes a selected test strip to be held in a fixed position. The subject invention also includes kits which include the subject device s. |