Method and kit of components for delivering blood to a portable clinical analyzer

摘要

A kit (K1) and a method are provided for facilitating point-of-care testing of bodily fluid. The kit (K1) includes a point-of-care testing cartridge (12) and a plastic fitting (14) for use with a syringe (10) to deliver the fluid sample to the testing cartridge (12). In other embodiments, the kit includes a plastic cannula in place of a fitting. The syringe (10) and plastic cannula can be used with an IV access kit to obtain a sample of fluid. The syringe (10) and plastic cannula then can be used to deliver the fluid to the reservoir the testing cartridge (12).