Method and apparatus for point of care osmolarity testing

Details Method and apparatus for point of care osmolarity testing Method and apparatus for point of care osmolarity testing

2005-10-14

2008-03-18

Sines, Brian (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Analyzer, structured indicator, or manipulative laboratory...

Means for analyzing liquid or solid sample

C422S050000, C422S068100, C422S082020, C422S105000, C436S043000, C436S063000

Reexamination Certificate

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07344679

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method are disclosed for providing point of care testing for osmolarity of a bodily fluid. An apparatus is disclosed as having a fluid pathway passing through it for receiving and testing a sample fluid. The invention permits osmolarity testing of a sample fluid wherein the sample fluid has a volume of less than approximately 30 nL, and implements a method and device to measure fluid osmolarity in a clinical setting quickly and accurately, while also reducing evaporation of the fluid.

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