US20130131479A1 - Diagnostic system - Google Patents

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US20130131479A1
US20130131479A1 US13/635,903 US201113635903A US2013131479A1 US 20130131479 A1 US20130131479 A1 US 20130131479A1 US 201113635903 A US201113635903 A US 201113635903A US 2013131479 A1 US2013131479 A1 US 2013131479A1
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John Michael Kelly
Eric Siu
Alison Ruth Norcott
Christopher David Dunn
Ian Frederick Johnson
Ernesto Monis Hueso
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  • the present disclosure broadly relates to an integrated system for diagnostics in humans and animals.
  • a composite diagnostic system comprising a support member, the support member having a membrane penetration element; a bodily fluid collection element positioned for collection of a bodily fluid released by application of the membrane penetration element to a user's body; and a test material positioned in the support member such that in use the bodily fluid is brought into contact with the test material.
  • test material comprises a test strip positioned in the composite diagnostic system.
  • test material comprises a test cassette positioned in the composite diagnostic system.
  • test material comprises a cartridge.
  • test material comprises, an integrated circuit positioned within the diagnostic system.
  • test material comprises a reagent tube.
  • test material is removably positioned within the diagnostic system.
  • the membrane penetration element comprises a lancet or lancing system comprising a lancet tip, the lancet being moveable between a rest position in which the lancet tip is situated within the support member and an actuated position in which the lancet tip extends beyond the support member.
  • system further comprises a lancet activator, wherein the lancet is moveable between the rest position and the actuated position by actuation of the lancet activator.
  • the lancet is removably connected with the support member. In one form the lancet is incorporated into the support member.
  • the lancet activator is connected with the support member.
  • system further comprises a reservoir adapted to contain a physiologically acceptable solution, the reservoir being adapted such that in use the physiologically acceptable solution is brought into contact with the test material along with the bodily fluid.
  • the reservoir is incorporated into the support member.
  • the support member further comprises a solution delivery actuator, actuation of the solution delivery actuator causing the physiologically acceptable solution to be delivered to the test material.
  • the physiologically acceptable solution is a buffer.
  • system further comprises a swab locator of feature in the support member adapted for associating an alcohol swab with the system.
  • swab locator comprises indicia; in one form the swab locator comprises a depression; in one form the swab locator comprises a recessed enclosure or alternative retainer.
  • system further comprises a drying pad locator or feature positioned in the support member for associating a drying pad with the system.
  • system further comprises an adhesive bandage feature located on a surface or within the support member, adapted. for associating an adhesive bandage with the system.
  • adhesive bandage feature comprises a depression or recessed enclosure to house and retain the bandage
  • system further comprises indicia denoting a method of using the system.
  • system is sized to be hand-held. In one form the system is adapted to be held in a single hand. In one form the system is adapted for self testing.
  • a composite diagnostic system adapted to be handheld and comprising two or more of a membrane penetration element, a bodily fluid collection point positioned for collection of a bodily fluid released by application of the membrane penetration element to a user's body and a test material positioned in the support member such that in use the bodily fluid is brought into contact with the test material.
  • a portion of the body comprising the membrane penetration element and bodily fluid collection point is detachable from a portion of the body comprising the test material.
  • a composite diagnostic system further comprising an interface element adapted to allow the system to interface with diagnostic equipment.
  • the interface element comprises a removable portion of the system adapted to engage with diagnostic equipment.
  • the removable portion comprises the test material.
  • the interface element comprises-an opening adapted to allow diagnostic equipment to interface with the system.
  • the opening is positioned such that the test material can interface with the diagnostic equipment through the opening.
  • FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of one embodiment of the system
  • FIG. 2 shows a side view of the embodiment of figure
  • FIG. 3 shows a second side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 shows a third side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 5 shows a fourth side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 6 shows an isometric view of a second embodiment of the present system
  • FIG. 7 shows a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 6 ;
  • FIG. 8 shows an isometric view of a third embodiment of the present system
  • FIG. 9 shows a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 10 shows a second side view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 11 shows a third side view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 12 shows a fourth side view of the embodiment of FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 13 shows a top view of a fourth embodiment of the present system
  • FIG. 14 shows a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 13 ;
  • FIG. 15 shows a bottom view of the embodiment of FIG. 13 ;
  • FIG. 16 shows a top view of a fifth embodiment of the present system
  • FIG. 17 shows an isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 16 ;
  • FIG. 18 shows an isometric view of the embodiment of FIG. 16 in a closed position
  • FIG. 19 shows a top view of a sixth embodiment of the present system
  • FIG. 20 shows a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 19 ;
  • FIG. 21 shows a cross sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 19 ;
  • FIG. 22 shows a perspective view of a seventh embodiment of the present system in a first position
  • FIG. 23 shows a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 22 ;
  • FIG. 24 shows a cross sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 22 ;
  • FIG. 25 shows a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 22 in a second position
  • FIG. 26 shows a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 22 in a second position
  • FIG. 27 shows a perspective view of an eighth embodiment of the present system in a closed position
  • FIG. 28 shows a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 27 in use
  • FIG. 29 shows a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 27 in use.
  • the diagnostic system ( 10 ) comprises a support member ( 20 ) which is made up of a body ( 21 ) in the form of a housing having six sides.
  • the body ( 21 ) comprises top face ( 22 ) bottom face ( 23 ) and sides ( 24 ).
  • Embodiments described are in a form which is sized to be hand-held by a user.
  • the system may be designed for use on a table top or any alternative positioning and orientation and later embodiments are described for use table top use.
  • the diagnostic system further comprises an integrated lancet ( 28 ).
  • the integrated lancet is positioned in one side ( 24 ) of the body ( 21 ).
  • the integrated lancet ( 28 ) is positioned such that a finger pad aperture ( 29 ) is adjacent the integrated lancet ( 28 ).
  • the integrated lancet comprises a lancet tip (not illustrated) which is moveable between a rest position in which the lancet tip is enclosed within the body ( 21 ) and an actuated position in which the lancet tip extends from the body. In the actuated position, the lancet tip extends from the body such that a finger positioned in the finger pad aperture is pierced by the lancet upon the lancet moving between the rest position and the actuated position.
  • activation of the lancet between the rest position and the actuated position occurs through depression of a lancet activator ( 30 ) which is positioned on the body.
  • a lancet activator ( 30 ) which is positioned on the body.
  • Contact with the lancet activator ( 30 ) moves the lancet tip into the finger pad aperture ( 29 ) to pierce a finger or alternative body part positioned in that aperture.
  • the user or clinician moves the user's finger over the blood collection window ( 32 ) and bodily fluid, in this case blood, is collected at fluid collection window ( 32 ).
  • the fluid collection window ( 32 ) is positioned proximal to the aperture ( 29 ) to allow a user to easily move the pierced finger between the aperture ( 29 ) and the fluid collection window ( 32 ) without depositing fluid other than in the window.
  • the diagnostic system further comprises a physiologically acceptable solution such as a buffer for supporting the blood or other bodily fluid.
  • a solution delivery actuator ( 35 ) is positioned on the diagnostic system. Contact with the solution delivery actuator releases the buffer solution from an internal reservoir and delivers it to a test material incorporated into the diagnostic system ( 10 ).
  • the test material may comprise a lateral flow test strip, a vertical flow test strip, solid phase test material, agglutination test material, a cartridge or reagent tube or any element which incorporates a reagent adapted to be mixed with the bodily fluid, a card incorporating a fluid sample retention material, an assay; a test strip or an integrated electrical circuit or any material adapted for retaining a sample and allowing a diagnostic test to be performed thereon.
  • the diagnostic system further includes a results window ( 41 ) which is positioned for easy viewing of the results of any diagnostic test performed.
  • An alcohol swab locator ( 45 ) in the form of a depression in which alcohol swabs and dry wipes can be inserted is positioned in side ( 24 ).
  • the depression ( 45 ) is covered by a seal ( 46 ) such as a foil seal or plastic seal.
  • An adhesive bandage locator ( 48 ) is positioned in a further side of the diagnostic system.
  • the adhesive bandage locator. is in a form of a depression which fits adhesive bandages such as Band-AidsTM.
  • the sides of the diagnostic system ( 10 ) are labelled with indicia ( 72 ) indicating the order in which the sides are to be used. This simplifies the process of utilizing the system and allows an at home user to confidently proceed. through the necessary steps.
  • the positioning of the finger pad aperture ( 29 ), the fluid collection window ( 32 ), the solution delivery actuator ( 35 ) the alcohol swab locator ( 45 ) and the adhesive bandage locator ( 48 ) allow for a simple movement through the steps of the process. This allows for an intuitive movement about the surfaces of the system ( 10 ).
  • the lancet activator ( 30 ) is adjacent the fluid collection window ( 32 ) which is adjacent the solution delivery actuator ( 35 ) which is positioned adjacent the adhesive Band-Aid locator ( 48 ) allowing for sequential motion about the system ( 10 ) when following the steps in the order indicated by the indicia ( 72 ).
  • the diagnostic system ( 50 ) comprises a body ( 51 ) in the form of a substantially H-shaped housing.
  • the housing includes an integrated lancet ( 52 ) which extends substantially through the housing ( 51 ).
  • the lancet ( 52 ) is moveable between a rest position in which the lancet tip is enclosed within the body ( 51 ) and an actuated position in which the lancet tip extends from the body ( 51 ).
  • the lancet ( 52 ) is actuated by a lancet activator ( 53 ) positioned at one end of the body ( 51 ).
  • membrane penetration element in the form of a lancet
  • membrane penetration element could be any piercing, slicing, cutting, puncturing or pricking element which allows a user to penetrate a membrane such as the skin to allow a fluid sample to be released.
  • the diagnostic system further comprises a blood collection window ( 54 ) in which a user places their pricked finger in order to collect blood expelled from the finger after the lancet pierces the finger.
  • the blood collection window is positioned in line with a test material which is incorporated into the diagnostic system ( 50 ).
  • a receptacle for buffer solution ( 55 ) is positioned on the diagnostic system ( 50 ).
  • the receptacle ( 55 ) is in the form of a sachet of buffer solution which can be manually added to the blood in the blood collection window ( 54 ).
  • the lateral flow test strip ( 56 ) extends across one portion of the diagnostic system such that the blood collection window ( 54 ) and a results window ( 57 ) are both positioned above the lateral flow test strip ( 56 ). Buffer ( 55 ) is added to a blood collection window ( 54 ) and results appear in the results window ( 57 ).
  • a user will peel foil ( 60 ) positioned over an alcohol swab and dry wipe ( 61 and 62 ). These will then clean their finger with the alcohol swab ( 61 ) and dry it with the dry wipes ( 62 ). The user will then place the pad of the finger against the integrated lancet ( 52 ) at point ( 63 ).
  • lancet activation is brought about by contact with button ( 53 ).
  • lancet activation comprises extension of the penetrating element of the lancet and retraction of the same into a housing to provide for safe storage and disposal.
  • the penetrating element In the extended position, the penetrating element is adapted to lance, pierce, slice, prick or otherwise penetrate the user's finger positioned at point ( 63 ).
  • Blood is then collected at blood collection window ( 54 ).
  • the receptacle of physiologically acceptable ( 55 ) is then removed from the body and the solution is added to the blood collection window ( 54 ).
  • the lateral flow test strip extends across the body ( 51 ) at lateral flow test strip ( 56 ) allowing results to be read in the results window ( 57 ).
  • a diagnostic system ( 70 ) comprises a body ( 71 ) in the form of a housing having six sides. The sides are labelled with indicia ( 72 ) indicating the order of which the sides are, to be used.
  • a user will initially peel foil ( 73 ) from over an alcohol swab and dry wipe ( 74 and 75 ) which are positioned within an alcohol swab locator in the form of a depression ( 76 ) in one side of the diagnostic system ( 70 ). The user will clean their finger with the alcohol swab and then will insert their finger into finger pad depression ( 78 ) on a second side of the diagnostic system ( 70 ).
  • An integrated lancet ( 79 ) is positioned within this side and actuated by lancet activator ( 80 ). Once the user has contacted lancet activator ( 80 ) the lancet tip extends from the body ( 71 ) to pierce a finger in the aperture ( 78 ). The lancet tip then retracts. The user then allows their blood to be collected at blood collection window ( 82 ) on a third side of the diagnostic system ( 70 ).
  • a solution delivery actuator ( 84 ) is positioned on the same side of the diagnostic system ( 70 ) as the blood collection window ( 82 ). Depression of the solution delivery actuator delivers a physiologically acceptable solution or buffer to the lateral flow test strip.
  • the lateral flow test strip is incorporated into the. diagnostic system ( 70 ) although it is not visible from the outside of the system.
  • the blood collected at blood collection window ( 82 ) and the buffer solution released upon depression of solution delivery actuator ( 84 ) combine to allow the test strip or other test material to provide results in the results window ( 86 ).
  • the user then peels an adhesive strip from the adhesive bandage locator ( 87 ) located in the fourth side of the system. The adhesive bandage can then be used to bandage the pierced finger.
  • a diagnostic system ( 100 ) comprises a body ( 101 ) in the form of an elongate housing.
  • the body ( 101 ) includes a finger pad aperture ( 102 ) which is positioned adjacent a lancet ( 103 ).
  • the lancet ( 103 ) is integrated into the body ( 101 ) and is moveable between a position in which the lancet tip is enclosed within the body ( 101 ) and a position in which the lancet tip extends from the body into the finger pad aperture ( 102 ).
  • the diagnostic system further comprises a lancet activator ( 104 ) which is actuated to move the lancet between the rest position in which it is enclosed in the body ( 101 ) and the actuator position in which it extends into the finger pad depression point ( 102 ).
  • the reverse side of the body ( 101 ) comprises a solution delivery actuator in the form of a push button ( 106 ), along with a blood collection window ( 107 ) and results window ( 108 ).
  • a user inserts their finger into the finger pad aperture ( 102 ) with the finger pad pressing against the integrated lancet ( 103 ). The user then actuates the lancet ( 103 ) by pressing lancet actuator ( 104 ). This acts to pierce the finger.
  • the user then collects blood in blood collection window ( 107 ) and presses solution delivery actuator ( 106 ) to allow buffer solution or other physiologically acceptable solution to contact the blood in blood collection window ( 107 ) and the lateral flow test strip which is incorporated into the diagnostic system.
  • the lateral flow test strip then provides a result at results window ( 108 ).
  • FIGS. 16-18 A fifth embodiment of the present diagnostic system is shown in FIGS. 16-18 .
  • the system is in kit form and the support member comprises a hard cover case ( 110 ).
  • the hard cover case is hinged along a central hinge ( 111 ) and opens to reveal a removable lancing system ( 112 ), an alcohol swab, and dry wipe locator ( 113 ) a blood collection window, ( 114 ) a lateral flow test strip, ( 115 ) a results window, ( 116 ) a solution delivery actuator, ( 117 ) and an adhesive bandage locator ( 118 ).
  • a user removes the foil from alcohol swab and dry wipe locator ( 113 ) to clean a finger for use.
  • the user then removes the removable lancet ( 112 ) from the hard cover case ( 110 ) and positions their finger at the piercing end ( 118 ) of the integrated lancet ( 112 ).
  • the user then depresses lancet actuator ( 119 ) to pierce the finger.
  • Blood is collected at blood collection window ( 114 ) above test strip ( 115 ).
  • a buffer solution reservoir ( 120 ) is located in the body and is connected with the test strip ( 115 ) by a channel ( 121 ).
  • the user slides solution delivery actuator ( 117 ) forward to direct the buffer to the test strip and results are provided in the results window ( 116 ).
  • a composite diagnostic system 140
  • the diagnostic system 140 may in one form be hand held. Alternatively the system may be sized to be utilised as a table top system.
  • the diagnostic system ( 140 ) comprises a support member ( 142 ) which is made up of a body ( 143 ) in the form of a housing having an elongated oval shape.
  • the body ( 143 ) comprises top face ( 144 ) bottom face ( 145 ) and sides ( 146 ) and extends from a distal end ( 147 ) at which the lancet is positioned to a proximal end ( 148 ).
  • the diagnostic system further comprises an integrated lancet ( 149 ).
  • the integrated lancet is positioned in the distal end ( 147 ) of the body ( 143 ) and is surrounded by the external walls of the body.
  • a lancet tip ( 151 ) is positioned in a rest position internally to the body ( 142 ).
  • the lancet tip ( 151 ) is positioned to extend from the body ( 142 ) when the lancet is actuated. In the actuated position, the lancet tip ( 151 ) extends from the body such that a finger positioned at the distal end is pierced by the lancet upon the lancet moving between the rest position and the actuated position. The lancet tip ( 151 ) then retracts into the body ( 143 ).
  • activation of the lancet between the rest position and the actuated position occurs through depression of a lancet activator ( 153 ) which extends from the distal end ( 147 ).
  • a user places their finger against a protruding end ( 155 ) of the lancet ( 149 ) and this contact results in depression of the lancet activator ( 153 ) moving the lancet tip ( 151 ) to pierce a finger or alternative body part positioned at the distal end ( 147 ).
  • the user or clinician moves the user's finger over the fluid collection element ( 156 ) which, in the illustrated form, is in the form of a window.
  • Bodily fluid in this case blood, is collected at fluid collection element ( 156 ).
  • the fluid collection element ( 156 ) is positioned proximal to the distal end ( 147 ) to allow a user to easily move the pierced finger to the fluid collection element ( 156 ) without depositing fluid other than in the element..
  • the fluid collection element ( 156 ) has been described in the form of a window into which fluid is deposited, the collection element ( 156 ) could alternatively be in the form of a capillary tube which may be adapted to retain and-deposit quantifiable amounts of fluid, an alternate opening or depression, a loop adapted to retain and deposit small amounts of fluid, a well or any alternative embodiment which allows for deposit of fluid and transfer or movement or placement onto the test material within the system.
  • the diagnostic system further comprises a physiologically acceptable solution such as a buffer stored in a buffer sachet ( 159 ) for supporting the blood or other bodily fluid.
  • a solution delivery actuator ( 160 ) is positioned on the diagnostic system. Contact with the solution delivery actuator ( 160 ) releases the buffer solution from the sachet ( 159 ).
  • test material in the form of a test strip ( 162 ) is positioned beneath the buffer sachet ( 159 ) and the fluid collection window ( 156 ).
  • the test material in the illustrated form comprises a lateral flow test strip however it may comprise a vertical flow test strip, solid phase test material, agglutination test material, a cartridge or reagent tube or any element which incorporates a reagent adapted to be mixed with the bodily fluid, a card incorporating a fluid sample retention material, an assay, a test strip or an integrated electrical circuit.
  • the diagnostic system further includes a results window ( 164 ) which is positioned on the same side as the fluid collection window ( 156 ) for easy viewing of the results of any diagnostic test performed.
  • An alcohol swab locator ( 165 .) in the form of indicia or a depression or other location feature in which alcohol swabs and dry wipes can be inserted or attached is positioned in a surface of the support member such as in the illustrated form in side ( 146 ).
  • An adhesive bandage locator ( 167 ) is positioned in the proximal end ( 148 ) of the diagnostic system ( 140 ).
  • the adhesive bandage locator is in a form of a slit extending into the body ( 142 ) of the system ( 140 ) which fits adhesive bandages such as Band-AidsTM.
  • the diagnostic system ( 140 ) comprises a support member ( 142 ) which is made up of a body ( 143 ) in the form of a housing having an elongated oval shape.
  • the body ( 143 ) comprises top face ( 144 ) bottom face ( 145 ) and sides ( 146 ) and extends from a distal end ( 147 ) at which a lancet is located to a proximal end ( 148 ).
  • the diagnostic system further comprises an integrated lancet ( 149 ).
  • the integrated lancet is positioned in the distal end ( 147 ) of the body ( 143 ) and is surrounded by the external walls of the body.
  • a lancet tip (not illustrated in this form) is positioned in a rest position internally to the body ( 142 ).
  • the lancet tip is positioned to extend from the body ( 142 ) when the lancet is actuated. In the actuated position, the lancet tip extends from the body such that a finger positioned at the distal end is pierced by the lancet upon the lancet moving between the rest position and the actuated position.
  • the lancet tip thereafter retracts into the body ( 143 ) to allow for safe storage or disposal of the system.
  • activation of the lancet between the rest position and the actuated position occurs through depression of a lancet activator ( 153 ) which extends from the distal end ( 147 ).
  • a user places their finger against a protruding end, ( 155 ) of the lancet ( 149 ) and this contact results in depression of the lancet activator ( 153 ) moving the lancet tip to pierce a finger or alternative body part positioned at the distal end ( 147 ).
  • the user or clinician moves the user's finger over the fluid collection element ( 156 ) which, in the illustrated form, is in the form of a window.
  • Bodily fluid in this case blood, is collected at fluid collection element ( 156 ).
  • the fluid collection element ( 156 ) is positioned proximal to the distal end ( 147 ) to allow a user to easily move the pierced finger to the fluid collection element ( 156 ) without depositing fluid other than in the element.
  • the fluid collection element ( 156 ) has been described in the form of a window into which fluid is deposited, the collection element ( 156 ) could alternatively be in the form of a capillary tube which may be adapted to retain and deposit quantifiable amounts of fluid, an alternate opening or depression, a loop adapted to retain and deposit small amounts of fluid, a well or any alternative embodiment which allows for deposit of fluid and transfer or movement or placement onto a test material.
  • the diagnostic system further comprises a physiologically acceptable solution such as a buffer stored in a buffer sachet ( 159 ) for supporting the blood or other bodily fluid.
  • a solution delivery actuator ( 160 ) in the form of a slide is positioned on the diagnostic system. Sliding the solution delivery actuator ( 160 ) into an actuated position (shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 ) releases the buffer solution from the sachet ( 159 ).
  • test material in the form of a test strip ( 162 ) is positioned beneath the buffer sachet ( 159 ) and the fluid collection window ( 156 ).
  • the test material in the illustrated form comprises a lateral flow test strip however it may alternatively comprise a vertical flow test strip, solid phase test material, agglutination test material, a cartridge or reagent tube or any element which incorporates a reagent adapted to be mixed with the bodily fluid, a card incorporating a fluid sample retention material, an assay, a test strip or an integrated electrical circuit.
  • test material is adapted to interface with diagnostic equipment to provide a diagnosis.
  • test material is removably engaged with the diagnostic system and is adapted upon removal to interface with diagnostic equipment for diagnosis.
  • a test strip may be removable and able to be inserted into diagnostic equipment for analysis.
  • a portion of the system such as a cartridge containing the test material or a fluid retainer is removable from the system to interface with diagnostic equipment.
  • the system may include a port or platform for engagement with diagnostic equipment.
  • the port may be in the form of a window or opening in contact with the test material.
  • the diagnostic system can then interface with diagnostic equipment to be analysed and provide a diagnosis.
  • the diagnostic system further includes a results window ( 164 ) which is positioned on the same side as the fluid collection window ( 156 ) for easy viewing of the results of any diagnostic test performed.
  • the results window ( 164 ) in this embodiment is positioned under the solution delivery actuator ( 160 ) when it is in a rest position (shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 ) and is revealed when the solution delivery actuator ( 160 ) is in an, actuated position (shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 ). In the actuated position the fluid collection window ( 156 ) is covered by the solution delivery actuator ( 160 )
  • An alcohol swab locator ( 165 ) in the form of a depression in which alcohol swabs and dry wipes can be inserted is positioned on the top face ( 144 ).
  • An adhesive bandage locator ( 167 ) is positioned in the distal end ( 148 ) of the diagnostic system ( 140 ).
  • the adhesive bandage locator is in a form of a slit extending into the body ( 142 ) of the system ( 140 ) which fits adhesive bandages such as Band-AidsTM.
  • FIGS. 27 through 29 show an eighth embodiment of a diagnostic system.
  • the diagnostic system ( 180 ) comprises a body ( 181 ) composed of a sampling section ( 183 ) and a diagnostic section ( 184 ).
  • the sampling section ( 183 ) and the diagnostic section ( 184 ) are removably engaged with one another.
  • the diagnostic section ( 184 ) caps the sampling section ( 183 ) and is engaged by means of a connector, clip, interference fit, snap fit or other engagement method.
  • the sampling section ( 183 ) comprises a sampling body ( 186 ).
  • the sampling body ( 186 ) is adapted to be held in one hand, although the body ( 186 ) could alternatively be rested on a surface.
  • a membrane penetration element (not illustrated in this form) in the form of a lancet is largely enclosed in the body ( 186 ).
  • a lancet tip (not illustrated) is positioned to extend from the body through a lancet opening ( 187 ) in an actuated position and retract back into the body thereafter. Actuation of the lancet occurs through pressure on a lancet actuation element ( 188 ).
  • membrane penetration element has been described in terms of a lancet, however any other piercing, pricking, slicing, or otherwise penetrating element may be utilised.
  • the sampling section ( 183 ) further includes a fluid collection element ( 190 ).
  • the fluid collection element ( 190 ) is in the form of a loop ( 191 ) although the fluid collection element may comprise a well, window, capillary tube or any alternative element for fluid collection.
  • a user positions a body part such as a finger adjacent the lancet opening ( 187 ) and actuates the lancet through pressure on the lancet actuation element ( 188 ).
  • the lancet penetrates a membrane on the body part releasing a fluid, in this case blood.
  • the user positions the body part in contact with the loop ( 191 ) and deposits a sample of blood therein.
  • the diagnostic section ( 184 ) comprises a body ( 193 ) which in this form is placed on a surface.
  • the body includes a fluid deposit opening ( 194 ) into which the fluid collection element ( 190 ) on the sampling section ( 183 ) can be inserted to deposit fluid from the loop ( 191 ).
  • test material (not illustrated) is positioned within the body ( 193 ) such that fluid from the sampling section ( 183 ) interacts with the test material.
  • test material is in the form of an integrated lateral flow test strip, test strip, cassette, cartridge, integrated circuit or other diagnostic or pre-diagnostic element.
  • the diagnostic section ( 184 ) further includes a test result window ( 196 ) through which results of a diagnostic test can be displayed.
  • test material resulting in an on-site diagnosis
  • test material could be adapted to be analyzed elsewhere and a diagnosis provided by separate diagnostic equipment.
  • indicia ( 72 ) are incorporated onto the system to visibly cue a user to perform a sequence of steps in order.
  • the indicia are in the form of numbers, however it will be clear that graphic, pictorial; text or alternative indicia could effectively present the sequence of steps to cue a user.
  • the indicia ( 72 ) instruct the user to first perform the step on the side labeled “1”, that is, clean and dry the area of skin in preparation for lancing. The user then rotates the system to find step “2”, in which the user inserts a finger into the finger pad aperture ( 29 ) for lancing. The user then activates the lancet .( 28 ).
  • step “3” the user rotates the system to find step “3” in which the user deposits blood at the blood collection window ( 32 ).
  • the physiologically acceptable solution and blood contact the test material and the results show in the results window on the front face.
  • the user then rotates the system to perform step 4, placing an adhesive bandage on the finger.
  • the steps are much the same, however the step of delivering physiologically acceptable solution to the test material is performed by actuating an actuator ( 84 ) positioned adjacent the blood collection window ( 82 ).
  • a detachable patient information card or label is affixed to the support member.
  • the diagnostic system is modular, comprising a body incorporating the membrane penetration element and a cartridge, the cartridge incorporating the fluid collection element and test material and, in some forms, a physiologically acceptable solution such as a buffer and a test results window.
  • manufacture comprises separately manufacturing the body incorporating, for example, a lancet and the cartridge. Separate manufacture allows selection of specific cartridges for use in a given order.

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