WO2003060479A2 - Sample testing device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to an apparatus for collecting, processing and analyzing a liquid specimen in a fully integrated system. This invention also relates to a method for collecting, processing, and analyzing a liquid specimen.
- Testing for infectious diseases under laboratory conditions typically involves use of a blood serum specimen obtained by removing the blood cells from an intravenous blood sample by centrifugation. The sample is first drawn from the patient by a trained phlebotomist.
- the serum sample so obtained is then tested under laboratory conditions using one of a number of methodologies, such as Enzyme Linked hnmuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA), Immunofluorescence (IF A), Latex Agglutination (LA), or any of a number of automated instrument platforms employing chemiluminescence, fluorescence or other sensitive technologies. As there are other known diagnostic technologies in place, this is by no mean an exhaustive list.
- ELISA Enzyme Linked hnmuno Sorbent Assay
- IF A Immunofluorescence
- LA Latex Agglutination
- Point-of-care (POC) testing therefore offers the advantage of giving the physician (and, if the physician chooses, the patient) immediate results, in contrast to conventional testmg, where there is a waiting period, that could be anywhere from several hours to weeks, during which the specimens are transported to a laboratory testing facility, processed, and results sent to the physician.
- the present invention is directed to a sample testing device having a buffer container that can contain buffer fluid therein, a filter having a securement for holding a test strip, the test strip, an end of which is held by the securement, a test strip container having a receptacle dimensioned and disposed to accommodate the filter, so that when the filter is held therein the test strip is disposed in the receptacle, and a sample collector for holding a sample.
- the sample collector is shaped to receive the buffer container, and the sample collector has a channeling member and a piercing member which, when the buffer container is placed in the sample collector, pierces the buffer container so that the buffer fluid in the buffer chamber contacts the sample and passes through the lumen to the filter. As buffer fluid flows through the lumen of the sample collector the buffer fluid that has contacted the sample passes through the filter to the test strip.
- the sample collector has both a top and a bottom opening, wherein said top opening is shaped to receive said buffer container and said bottom opening is shaped to receive the filter.
- the sample collector also houses a piercing member which pierces the buffer container when the buffer container is placed in the top opening of the sample collector, thereby releasing the buffer fluid so that the buffer fluid contacts the sample, h yet another embodiment of the present invention, the sample collector has a pump which draws the sample into the sample collector.
- This invention also relates to a sample testing device that includes a buffer container which can contain buffer fluid, the buffer container having a weakened portion, a filter having a securement for holding a test strip, the test strip, an end of which is held by the securement, and a test strip container having a receptacle dimensioned and disposed to accommodate the filter, so that when the filter is accommodated by the test strip container, the test strip is disposed in the receptacle.
- the invention also includes a sample collector for holding a sample therein and which is shaped to receive the buffer container, the sample collector having a channeling member.
- the weakened portion fails and the buffer fluid in the buffer chamber contacts the sample and passes through the lumen of the channeling member to the filter. As the buffer fluid flows through the lumen of the sample collector the buffer fluid that has contacted the sample passes through the filter to the test strip.
- This invention also provides a sample testing device that includes a buffer container which can contain buffer fluid therein, a filter having a securement for holding a test strip, the test strip, an end of which is held by the securement, a test strip container having a receptacle dimensioned and disposed to accommodate the filter, so that when the filter is held therein the test strip is disposed in the receptacle, and a sample collector including a pump for holding the sample.
- Another aspect of this invention is a method for testing a sample. This is done by obtaining the sample, placing the sample in a sample collector, positioning a buffer container having buffer fluid therein above the sample collector, positioning the sample container above a filter, the filter having a test strip in contact therewith, and causing the buffer fluid to flow downward from the buffer container over the sample and through the filter to the test strip.
- Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a sample testing device in accordance with this invention.
- Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the front and a portion of the perimeter of a buffer container which can be used with the present invention.
- Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the buffer container depicted in FIG. 2;
- Figure 4A is a side elevational view of the buffer container depicted in FIG.
- Figure 4B is a side elevational view of an alternate buffer container
- Figure 5 is a top plain view of the buffer container depicted in FIG. 2;
- Figure 6 is a top plain view of a sample collector which can be used with the present invention.
- Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the top and a portion of the perimeter of the sample collector depicted in FIG. 6;
- Figure 8 is a front perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the test strip securement and test strip
- Figure 9 is a front perspective view showing partial engagement of the test strip securement and test strip depicted in FIG. 8;
- Figure 10 is a rear perspective view showing engagement of the test strip securement and test strip depicted in FIG. 8;
- Figure 11 is a front perspective view showing the test strip securement and test strip after the test strip has been secured;
- Figure 12 is a side elevational view of a test container which can be used with the present invention.
- Figure 13 is an exploded perspective view of another embodiment of a sample testing device in accordance with this invention.
- Figure 14 is a top plan view of the test strip container depicted in FIG. 13;
- Figure 15 is a side elevational view of the test container depicted in FIG.
- Figure 16 is an exploded perspective view of still another embodiment of a sample testing device constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 17 is a perspective view showing the front, one side and top of yet another embodiment of a buffer container, sample collector and filter that can be used in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 18 is a front elevational view showing a cross-section of a further embodiment of a sample testing device constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 19 is a side elevational view showing a cross-section of a buffer container, sample collector and filter that can be used in accordance with the present invention as shown in Figure 18;
- Figure 20A is a front elevational view of an alternative buffer container and sample collector that can be used in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 20B is a perspective view showing the front, one side and top of an alternative buffer container and sample collector that can be used in accordance with the present invention
- Figure 21 is a front elevational view in cross-section of an alternative buffer container and sample collector that can be used in accordance with the present invention
- Figure 22 is a front elevational view in cross-section of a further embodiment of a sample testing device constructed in accordance with the present invention.
- Figure 23 is a side elevational view of an alternative pumping mechanism
- Figure 24 is a perspective view showing the front and top of a cylindrical buffer container that may be used with the present invention.
- Figure 25 is a perspective view depicting the alternative buffer container of
- Figures 26A-C are perspective views showing further embodiments of the present invention for use with multiple test strips.
- the present invention is directed to a compact, self-contained testing device which can be used to obtain and analyze fluid samples, and more particularly, samples of bodily fluid.
- the sample testing device can include an elongate body portion which accommodates a strip of test material, a filter that holds the test material, and a buffer container holding material which first reacts with the sample and then which reacts with the test strip to indicate the results of the test.
- a sample collector serves to combine the material in the buffer container with the sample and which then guides that mixture to the filter.
- Sample device 1 includes a buffer container 10, a sample collector 20, filter
- test strip 40 and test strip container 50. Each of these components will be discussed in turn.
- buffer container 10 is a plug-shaped, generally- cylindrical, member having a top portion 11, a base portion 12, a body portion 13, and a pierceable membrane 18.
- the buffer container 10 is hollow and, when loaded into the sample device for testing, contains a buffer fluid (not shown).
- buffer container 10 and sample collector 20 are initially held in place by a press and snap detent (19).
- a second press and snap detent (19') holds and seals buffer container 10 in firm contact with sample collector 20 when buffer container 10 is pressed downward onto piercing edge 24 of piercing member 23, thereby puncturing pierceable membrane 18 and releasing the buffer fluid housed in buffer container 10. See Figure 4A.
- the body portion 13 of buffer container 10 has a threaded outer surface 14 which is arranged to engage matching threads formed on the inner surface 21 of the sample collector 20.
- the buffer container 10 can be joined to the sample container 20 in fluid-tight fashion. See Figure 4B.
- Other schemes for obtaining a fluid-tight connection such as forming elastic projections (not shown) on or applying one or more O-rings to the body portion 13 also could be employed.
- a fluid-tight press fit between flat surfaces also could be used.
- the outer diameter of sample collector 20 and the inner diameter of buffer container 10 are sized so that, when joined, sample collector 20 and buffer container 10 frictionally engage one another.
- Pierceable membrane 18 of buffer container 10 forms a frangible, fluid impermeable barrier for retaining buffer fluid in the buffer container 10.
- Pierceable membrane 18 may be formed of any non-reactive material which is capable of containing the buffer fluid in buffer container 10 and which can be pierced by the piercing edge 24 of the piercing member 23 formed in the sample collector 20. Examples of materials suitable for forming pierceable membrane 18 include, but are not limited to, metal foil, polymeric membrane, glass, or plastic. Also, the pierceable membrane 18 could be formed with a suitably sized and shaped score or pre-stressed area (not shown) which will rupture when contacted by the piercing edge 24.
- sample collector 20 includes an inner surface 21, an outer surface 22, and an interior base 27.
- the sample collector 20 also includes piercing member 23.
- the upper edge of piercing member 23 includes a sharp piercing edge 24 that contacts and pierces pierceable membrane 18 of buffer contamer 10 when the buffer container 10 is joined to the sample collector, thereby releasing the buffer fluid (not shown).
- Piercing member 23 could be shaped to facilitate the flow of buffer fluid.
- sample collector 20 also includes an elongate and hollow channeling member 26. The lumen 28 runs from the tip of the channeling member 26 to the base 27 of the sample collector, for reasons explained hereafter.
- FIGS. 8-11 filter 30 and test strip 40 will be described.
- Filter 30 serves several purposes. It secures the test strip, absorbs and contains buffer solution and sample, and provides a controlled fluid flow to the test strip, and filters impurities from the material being tested.
- the material being tested is blood, it may be desirable to separate out the red and white blood cells and platelets from the blood plasma that is to be tested.
- the filter 30 can be made from a wide variety of materials, provided such materials are non-reactive and serve flow controlling and filtering functions.
- the filter can be made from ceramic or glass frit.
- filter porosity can be carefully regulated to insure the proper rate of fluid flow, fluid absorption or rate of fluid, and that the proper components are separated from the sample being tested.
- a filter avoids the need for centrifuging of the sample in order to separate solid and liquid components of the material being tested, as is presently done in many test systems.
- other materials such as textiles, whether woven or non- woven, metal, polymer or other mesh, or perforated membranes could be used alone, in combination, or in conjunction with other materials to provide the flow controlling and filtering functions.
- the filter can be coated with various flow-enhancing compounds such as detergents, surfactants and viscosity agents to alter the flow property of liquids therethrough.
- flow control and filtering impurities from the test sample filter 30 holds the test strip 40 in place in the chamber 56 of the test strip container 50, as depicted in FIG. 11. When test strip 40 is in prescribed contact with filter 30, good consistent fluid transfer is possible.
- a filter 30 having two portions which, when brought together, have a plug shape and which are arranged to hold the test strip 40 between them.
- the filter 30 includes a securement for the test strip 40.
- filter 30 includes a flat portion 31 and a notched portion 32, having a notch 36, which are joined together by living hinges 33.
- Living hinges 33 allow the flat and notched portions 31, 32 of the filter 30 to be brought together, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11.
- living hinges 33 can be replaced with any other suitable structure for joining the flat and notched portions 31, 32.
- the flat and notched portions need not be joined, but could still be held together when inserted in the portion 57 of the test strip container 50 shaped to hold the filter 30.
- notch 36 is preferably shaped to receive securely the end 44 of test strip 40. By making notch 36 somewhat less deep than the thickness of the end 44 of the test strip 50, the end 44 will be securely captured between the flat and notched portions 31, 32 of the assembled filter 30. Notch 36 also facilitates the secure capture of the end 44 of the test strip 40 between the flat and notched portions 31, 32 of the filter 30 without undue deformation of the filter. [00066] Once the flat and notched portions 31 , 32 of filter 30 have been brought together, capturing the end 44 of the test strip 40 therebetween, as shown in FIG. 11, they must be secured together.
- the flat portion 31 can be provided with a protruding key 35, and flat portion 32 can be provided with a matching recess 34.
- the key 35 and recess 34 are properly shaped, the key 35 being slightly wider than the recess 34, they will hold the flat and notched portions 31, 32 together by way of an interference fit, securing the test strip 40 in place.
- a reverse taper (not shown) could be used, in which case the key 35 could be bent upward slightly as the flat and notched portions 31, 32 are brought together, and then when in registry with the recess 34, the key 35 could be bent downward into the recess 34.
- the key and recess could be welded or adhered together, joined by fasteners, or secured together by any other suitable technique, without departing from the scope of the present invention.
- filter 30 could be provided as a single, approximately cylindrical member (not shown) having a slot therein corresponding generally in position to notch 36.
- the end 44 of test strip 40 could be held in place by a simple press fit. That is, the end 44 of test strip 40 could be urged into place in the slot using one or more thin, stiff blades to position the end 44 in the slot.
- FIG. 26 A depicts a portion of the sample device 1 in which the filter 30 holds two test strips 40a, 40b. It should be understood that each of the two test strips 40a, 40b can perform a different test. Alternatively, the two test strips 40a, 40b could perform the same test, for added accuracy.
- Fig. 26B shows filter 30 configured for an alternative arrangement of test strips; whereas in Fig. 26 A the strips are disposed on a line, in Fig. 26B the filter 30 has openings 6 for receiving the strips (not shown) so that the strips will be arranged parallel to each other.
- Fig. 26 A depicts a portion of the sample device 1 in which the filter 30 holds two test strips 40a, 40b. It should be understood that each of the two test strips 40a, 40b can perform a different test. Alternatively, the two test strips 40a, 40b could perform the same test, for added accuracy.
- Fig. 26B shows filter 30 configured for an alternative arrangement of test strips; whereas in Fig. 26 A the strips are disposed
- 26C shows still another exemplary configuration in which three openings 6 for the strips (not shown) are arranged about the center C of the filter 30.
- Larger numbers of test strips also could be used, and those strips could be arranged in the filter 30 in a variety of ways, such as along a straight line, as shown in Fig. 26A, along a curve, on the sides of a geometric shape like a triangle, or arranged about the center of the filter 30, as shown in Fig. 26C.
- the strips are arranged so that they are easily viewed.
- test strips could be held in the filter assembly in any suitable manner, for example, using the arrangements and techniques outlined above. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the number of strips used may determine the manner in which the strips are secured to the filter.
- test strip 40 when than one test strip 40 is used, an increased quantity of blood may need to be collected. This can be done by modifying the shape of the channeling member 26 of the sample collector 20 so that an increased amount of blood is drawn up during sample collection.
- the buffer fluid held in the buffer container 10 may be desirable to increase the amount of buffer fluid held in the buffer container 10 to insure both test strips 40 are properly treated. This can be done by enlarging the buffer container 10 or, if the buffer chamber 10 used in the single test strip embodiment is not completely filled with buffer fluid, increasing the amount of buffer fluid held in the buffer chamber 10.
- the buffer fluid provided be suitable for use with all of the test strips provided.
- a single strip can be prepared which includes multiple tests thereon. When using such a multiple test strip, the buffer fluid employed should be suitable for each of the tests being performed on the strip.
- test strip format now known, or hereafter developed, could be used.
- the strip could be an immunochromatographic
- ICT strip or a routine chemistry strip in which there is a color change on the test strip according to the result of the test.
- ICT strips may be colloidal gold - visually read, qualitative colloidal gold- instrument based, semi-quantitative paramagnetic particles- instrument based, semi-quantitative or quantitative latex particles, or other.
- strip types is by way of example only, and not limitation.
- Test strip container 50 will now be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and
- the test strip container 50 serves several different functions. First, it holds all of the other components of the sample testing device 1. Second, during use the test strip container 50 holds the sample and buffer fluid as they mix and are drawn into test strip 40. Third, the test strip container isolates the sample and buffer fluid from the environment.
- test strip container 50 is preferably a generally cylindrical container closed at its bottom end 51 and open at its open end 52 to enable loading with all of the components of the sample testing device 1.
- test strip container 50 holds the buffer contamer 10, sample collector 20, filter 30 and test strip 40
- the profile of the test strip container 50 can be stepped. This way, each stepped region is approximately the same size as the part of the sample testing device 1 which it contains.
- the longest and narrowest part of the test strip container 50 is the chamber 56, which corresponds to the test strip 40.
- Portion 57 of the test strip container 50 corresponds to and holds filter 30 and is somewhat wider than the chamber 56.
- Portion 58 of the test strip container 50 is in turn somewhat wider than the portion 57, and corresponds to and holds the buffer container 10. [00080] As shown in Figure 12, test strip container 50 is closed at bottom end 51 and open at end 52.
- Test strip container 50 is sized at position 57 to accommodate filter 30 and test strip 40 which is secured to filter 30. Filter 30 fits within test strip container 50 without contacting the exposed portion of test strip 40 directly. Test strip container 50 is dimensioned at position 58 to securely hold sample collector 20 and buffer container 10 by a friction fit.
- the buffer container 10 and sample collector 20 could be welded or bonded into place. Also, buffer container 10 can be joined to sample collector 20 before sample collector 20 and buffer container 10 are inserted into test strip container 50.
- test strip 40 can itself be a test strip such as are known.
- test strips are customarily treated with a reagent compatible with the test being performed.
- the test strip 40 is a visual test strip, meaning the results of the test are determined by observing a visual indication on the test strip
- the test strip container 50 should be constructed so that the test strip 40 can be viewed. This can be done by forming the entire test strip container 50 from transparent material such as glass or plastic. Alternatively, opaque or non-transparent material could be used and at least one transparent window 55 could be formed in the chamber 56 of the test strip container 55 so that test strip 40 can be viewed therethrough.
- Test strip container 50 can be made from any suitable nonreactive material, such as glass, plastic or ceramic, or a combination thereof.
- the test strip container 50 can be formed using any known technique. Injection molding of glass or plastic is presently thought to be preferable.
- Sample testing device 1 is preferably packaged in sterile fashion with all, or at least some, of its components, buffer container 10, sample collector 20, filter 30, test strip 40 and test strip container 50 assembled together. It will be appreciated that because the sample collector 20 includes a piercing member 23 designed to pierce the membrane 18 of buffer container 10 and allow the buffer fluid therein to run out, a protective piece such as a flat disc of material that must be removed before use can be provided between the sample collector 20 and the buffer container 10. This way, the membrane 18 will not be ruptured inadvertently. Alternatively, those components could be packaged in unassembled fo ⁇ n for later assembly by the user. Sterilization could be and packaging could be accomplished using any suitable technique now known or hereafter developed.
- the buffer container 10 of the sample testing device 1 loaded with the buffer fluid could be provided empty for filling with buffer fluid by the user, hi such an arrangement, the buffer contamer 10 could be made entirely or just in part from a self- sealing material.
- the user could take a hypodermic syringe containing a sufficient amount of the buffer fluid, and drive the syringe needle through the self-sealing material. Once the needle is inside the buffer container 10, the user would inject the buffer fluid into the buffer container and withdraw the needle therefrom. The self-sealing material then closes the opening made by the needle, retaining the buffer fluid inside the buffer container.
- test strip container 150 has been modified to included a flange 159 extending outward in a plane generally perpendicular to the long axis of the test strip container 150.
- flange 159 can be oval, as depicted, or round (not shown).
- Flange 159 helps the person using the sample testing device 101 grasp the test strip container 150.
- Flange 159 also prevents test strip container 150 from rolling and provides a flat surface on the back of test strip container 150 for marking or writing.
- FIG. 16 Another alternate embodiment of a sample testmg device 201 as claimed is depicted in FIG. 16. Whereas the previous embodiments employed a unitary test strip container 50, 150, this embodiment provides a multi-piece test strip container 250 having a cover 253 and a body 254 which fit together and hold the other components. Cover 253 can have a generally flat spatulate region corresponding to and accommodating the position of test strip 240, which flares out into a more open region corresponding to the sample collector 220 and the buffer container 210. This shape allows for a more compact and easier to handle design.
- the body 254 can have a pair of projections 261 and
- test strip 240 which are dimensioned and disposed so as to be overlapped by test strip 240.
- Test strip 240 is kept from undue contact with the rest of the body 254.
- Test strip 240 is itself secured between filter 230 and projection 260.
- Filter 230 is preferably shaped to conform to the adjacent portion of the cover 253. This way, when the cover 253 is joined to the base 254, the filter is urged against the base 254, thereby capturing the test strip 240 between the filter 230 and the projection 260.
- Cover 253 can be transparent, allowing observation of the test strip 240, or opaque, in which case a window 255 for viewing the test strip 240 can be provided.
- the cover 253 and base 254 can be molded or machined to shape from any suitable clinically-inert, non-porous and rigid material. By way of non-limiting example, polyethylene and polypropylene are clinically inert plastics.
- cover 253 and base 254 could be snapped together, ultrasonically bonded or adhered.
- sample container 220 and buffer container 210 can be constructed in the manner already described.
- FIG 17 illustrates the relationship between buffer container 310, sample collector 320 and filter 330.
- FIG 18 illustrates a sample testing device including buffer container 310, sample collector 320, filter 330, test strip 340 and test strip container 350.
- filter 330 fits into a suitably-dimensioned portion of sample collector 320.
- a friction fit between the sample collector 320 and the filter 330 ensures that only liquid that has passed through filter 330 contacts test strip 340.
- any other suitable sealing arrangement such as O-rings, could be used.
- piercing member 323 with piercing edge 324 punctures the bottom of buffer container 310 thereby releasing the buffer fluid contained therein.
- the buffer fluid then interacts with the sample housed in sample collector 320.
- Filter 330 is introduced into the bottom opening of sample collector 320 and forms a fluid-tight seal therewith.
- the sample is then introduced via the top opening of sample collector 320, if necessary, using a pipette or dropper.
- sample collector 320 is contoured to allow for sputum to be easily collected. Filter 330 seals the bottom opening of sample collector 320 , thereby preventing the sample from exiting through the bottom of sample collector 320.
- Buffer container 310 is introduced into the top opening of sample collector
- filter 330 serves several functions. Filter 330 seals the bottom opening of sample collector 320 thereby preventing the sample from escaping, absorbs and contains buffer solution and sample, provides a controlled fluid flow to test strip 340, and filters impurities from the material being tested.
- FIGS 20 A-23 A further embodiment of the present invention is depicted in FIGS 20 A-23.
- FIGS 20A and 20B illustrate the interaction among buffer container 410, sample collector 420 and pump 460.
- Pump 460 is preferably made of an elastic or polymeric material which is capable of being compressed by squeezing so as to expel air therefrom. Releasing the pump 460 then draws air or other fluid toward the pump.
- a portion of sample 405 is drawn into sample collector 420 when compressed pump 460 is released thereby creating a vacuum in sample collector 420.
- Sample 405 flows into sample collector 420 to fill the vacuum created by the release of pump 460.
- sample collector 420 is placed inside test container 450 atop filter 430.
- Filter 430 has a fluid-tight fit with test container 450 thereby ensuring that any liquid which contacts test strip 440 has first passed through filter 430.
- Buffer container 410 is then inserted into sample collector 420.
- Buffer container 410 fits securely into sample collector 420 and seals air passage 470 thereby inhibiting the operation of pump 460.
- Sample collector 420 has at least one piercing edge 424 on a piercing member 423. Piercing edge 424 pierces buffer container 410 thereby releasing the buffer fluid contained therein. The buffer fluid mixes with sample 405 and the resulting mixture contacts filter 430.
- Buffer container 410 can be held in place in sample collector 420 by a press and snap detent 419.
- a comparable second press and snap detent (not shown) secures buffer container 410 in firm contact with sample collector 420 once buffer container 410 is pressed downward onto piercing edge 424 of piercing member 423, thereby puncturing the pierceable membrane (not shown) and releasing the buffer fluid housed in buffer container 410. See FIG 21.
- the detent can provide a fluid-tight seal between the buffer container 410 and the sample collector 420. Again, any other known or discovered sealing can be used.
- FIG 22 depicts the sample collector 420, buffer container 410, pump 460 and air passage 470 integrated with filter 430, test strip 440 and test container 450.
- Buffer fluid contacts the sample 405 contained in sample collector 420 as discussed above.
- the resultant mixture including the buffer fluid and sample 405 contacts filter 430.
- Filter 430 contacts test strip 440 which is housed in test strip container 450.
- FIG 23 depicts an alternate embodiment of pump 460 wherein the pump
- FIG 24 depicts an alternate buffer container 10 wherein the buffer container
- Buffer container 610 has a bellowed top portion 611 in order to facilitate expulsion of the buffer solution from the buffer container 610 into the sample collector (not shown).
- Buffer container 610 is initially secured to the sample collector by the interaction of raised ring 619 with a matching groove (not shown) formed in the sample collector (not shown).
- the sample collector can include a second depression (not shown) which holds and seals buffer container 610 in firm contact with the sample collector when the buffer container 610 is pressed downward onto the piercing edge of the piercing member, thereby puncturing a pierceable membrane 618 of the buffer container 610 and releasing the buffer fluid housed in buffer container 610.
- pierceable membrane 618 of buffer contamer 610 is pierced by the piercing edge (not shown) of the piercing member (not shown). Liquid in the buffer container 610 then flows out of buffer container 610 and into the sample collector (not shown) under the influence of gravity.
- pierceable membrane 618 of buffer collector 610 can have a weakened portion (not shown) where it will fail when stressed by the raised pressure of the liquid inside the compressed bellows 611.
- FIG 25 illustrates buffer container 610 loaded into a sample testing device
- Buffer container 610 is tapered so that bellows 611 of buffer container 610 does not fit in the open end of test strip container 650.
- this invention encompasses testers having a single test strip and testers having multiple test strips.
- the present invention functions by mixing a test sample with a buffer fluid, filtering the mixture, and then absorbing the mixture using a piece of reactive test material.
- a reactive test material is a material which changes one or more properties when in the presence of a specific substance.
- the properties which change are preferably visual.
- the test strip can change color or develop one or more lines, bands, dots or patterns when certain materials are applied thereto. The precise manner in which this is accomplished will be discussed.
- sample testing device 1 Once sample testing device 1 has been removed from its packaging it can be prepared for use as follows.
- a sample of material (not shown) to be tested is introduced into the sample collector 20.
- fluids which may be used as samples in the testing system of the present invention include, but are not limited to, saliva, cerebrospinal fluid, serum, whole blood, plasma, vaginal fluid, semen, and urine. These bodily fluids may be obtained from either humans or animals. In addition, fluids obtained from plants, trees, soil, the environment and other sources may be used as samples. Depending upon the nature of the sample, the sample can be loaded into the sample collector 20 in any of several ways.
- the liquid can be drawn upward into the lumen 28 of the channeling member 26 through capillary action.
- the tip of the channeling member 26 can be dipped into a patient's blood, where it will be drawn up into the lumen 28.
- the patient may be bleeding freely, for example, if the patient has a cut or open wound.
- it may be necessary or preferred to draw blood from the patient. This can be done by jabbing the patient, say, in a finger, toe or earlobe, with a sharp needle.
- the tip of the channeling member 26 is dipped into the blood drop, and capillary action will draw that blood up into the lumen 28 of the channeling member.
- capillary action is determined by the viscosity of the liquid in question and the dimensions and composition of the material forming the capillary, the shape of the lumen 28 and the composition of the channeling member 26 can be selected so that the liquid to be tested will be drawn through capillary action into the lumen 28. The viscosity of the liquid to be tested will therefore determine the construction of the channeling member 26.
- the tip of the channeling member 26 can be dipped into the liquid. Liquid will then be drawn into the lumen 28 by capillary action.
- the buffer fluid or diluent contained in the buffer container 10 is released as described above. Then, after the sample collector 20 has been placed into the test strip container 50, under the influence of gravity, and possibly pressure applied when the buffer container is squeezed to cause rupture, the buffer fluid flows downward through the sample collector 20.
- the buffer fluid continues flowing downward, it passes through the lumen 28 of the sample collector, where it mixes with the blood sample therein.
- the blood and buffer fluid mixture then contacts the filter 30, and filter 30 serves to prevent blood cells and any impurities from passing therethrough. This way, only liquid can continue to flow downward through the filter 30 to the test strip 40 in test strip container 50.
- drops of the liquid sample can be placed into the lumen 28 by dripping the liquid onto the base 27 of the sample collector 20. Again, capillary action will draw the liquid into the lumen 28. This approach may be preferred where the liquid to be tested is contained in a syringe or pipette. [000119] If the material to be tested is highly viscous or even solid, the material can be dropped onto the base 27 of the sample collector 20.
- sample collector 20 Once the sample is held by sample collector 20, the sample is exposed to the buffer fluid held in buffer container 10, whether with or without agitation such as shaking. This requires the buffer fluid held within the buffer container 10 be allowed to flow out and come into contact with the sample.
- this can be done by positioning the buffer container 10 in the sample collector 20 so that the membrane 18 of the buffer container 10 is pierced by the piercing edge 24 of the piercing member 23. If the buffer container 10 and the sample collector 20 have matching threads 19 and 29, respectively, this can be effected by positioning the buffer container 10 and sample collector 20 together so that the threads 19 and 29 are positioned for mating engagement. By then grasping the compressible grip 16 of the buffer container 10 and twisting, the threads 19 and 29 will engage and, owing to relative rotation therebetween, draw the buffer container 10 toward the base 27 of the sample collector 20.
- the membrane 18 As the buffer container 10 moves toward the sample collector, the membrane 18 is pierced by the piercing edge 24 of the piercing member 23. Liquid in the buffer container 10 can then flow outward and downward under the influence of gravity and come into contact with the sample held in the sample container 20.
- membrane 18 of the buffer container 10 can have a weakened portion (not shown) where it will, when stressed, fail first.
- the weakened portion may be positioned so that it will be contacted by the piercing edge of the piercing member 23.
- Such a weakened portion can be made by scoring, punching, etching and so forth.
- the sample collector 20 can be provided with a lug 39 which engages a matching notch (not shown) in the test strip container 50. This will keep the sample collector 20 from rotating within the test strip container 50 when the buffer container 10 joined thereto is twisted.
- liquid flow out of the buffer container 10 can be hastened by squeezing the side walls 17, 17' of the compressible grip 16. This will deform and reduce the volume of buffer container 10, expelling the buffer fluid therefrom.
- the buffer container 10 has sealing rings 19 in place of threads, then the buffer container can be urged downward by pressure on the compressible grip 16. Again, the membrane 18 will be pierced, and the buffer fluid expelled to come into contact with the sample.
- the sample collector 20 can be formed without a piercing member 23. histead, the membrane 18 of the buffer container 10 can have a weakened portion (not shown) where it will, when stressed, fail first. The weakened portion can be made by scoring, punching, etching and so forth. Now, after the sample collector 20 has been fitted into the sample collector, the compressible grip 16 of the buffer contamer 10 is squeezed. This raises the pressure inside the buffer container 10 until the membrane 18 fails at the weakened portion. The buffer fluid can then flow out and mix with the sample, as already described. [000127] The mixture of the buffer fluid and sample is then filtered by filter 30. This prevents the buffer fluid or the sample from contacting directly the test strip 40. By way of non-limiting example, if the sample being tested is blood, the filter 30 can separate out the white and red blood cells from the sample before the mixture of the buffer fluid and the sample contacts test strip 40.
- the overall flow of buffer fluid and sample is in the direction of arrow A.
- the appearance of the test strip 40 may change, providing a visual indication of the result of the test being performed. This result can be seen through either a window 55 in the test strip container 50, or the test strip container 50 itself if the test strip container 50 is transparent.
- test confirmation is available by using a provided absorbent pad 2, shown in Fig. 1, to capture some of the liquid being tested with the aforementioned sample device 1.
- Pad 2 either can be provided along with sample testing device 1, or can be made available separately.
- the separate pad 2 could be the pad used to apply pressure to, and promote clotting of, a patient's pricked finger tip.
- the pad 2 absorbs the liquid the pad 2 is sent to a remote laboratory for independent testing.
- Such testing can be performed using a different procedure from that carried out by the test strip to check for the condition or property of interest. This way, there is a confirmatory check on the testing performed by the sample device 1 using a fluid sample taken at the same time.
- the pad 2 has a circle 4 drawn thereon representing the area where the liquid is to be absorbed. This helps the person administering the test to place the liquid sample in the correct place on pad 2, and it also lets the remote laboratory analyzing the confirmatory sample know where on pad 2 the test material is located.
- the circle on the pad can be used to define a required amount of sample to be collected. That is, the circle can be sized so that the quantity of material collected is at least the minimum amount needed for an adequate sample to be used for confirmatory testing.
- the pad 2 can be made from any suitable known absorbent material. By way of non-limiting example, any of gauze, cotton, linen or blotting paper, or combinations thereof could be used.
- the testing system of the present invention may be employed to test subjects for a variety of medical conditions through use of the appropriate samples, buffer fluids and test strips.
- the manner of selecting a particular sample, buffer fluid and test strip to check for a condition of interest is itself known.
- medical conditions include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, tuberculosis, small pox, diphtheria and malaria.
- the instant testing system may be used to ascertain the presence of cardiovascular indicators in the blood of a subject thereby instantly alerting health care providers that the subject has recently suffered a cardiac event.
- the testing system may be used to determine the presence or absence of a drug in a subject's system.
- the testing system may also be used by a law enforcement officer to readily ascertain if the blood alcohol content of a subject is above the legal limit.
- the testing system could also be used to identify the presence of various contaminants or pathogens. Examples of such pathogens or contaminants include, but are not limited to, anthrax, smallpox, botulism, Ebola virus, Legionnaire's disease, and so forth.
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