NON-INVASIVE FOCUSED ENERGY BLOOD WITHDRAWAL AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM

摘要

A non-invasive focused energy blood withdrawal and analysis system (1) is provided. A laser energy source (11) and a vacuum pump (9) are mounted within a portable housing. A focused laser beam is directed on an epidermal layer to create a microscopic incision in the epidermis of a patient. Vacuum pump (9) draws a blood sample from the microscopic incision through a disposable fluid displacement device (2). A removable dry slide is placed in the fluid path of the blood sample to receive the blood sample. Further, sensor elements (6 and 7) are mounted within the portable housing on either side of the removable dry slide (8) to perform blood analysis. A logic processing unit (5) is provided in electrical communication with sensor elements (6 and 7) for performing the necessary blood analysis.