Abstract: A test device (80) for testing for the presence of a substance in a sample held on a sample carrier (30) includes a holder (82) for holding a sample carrier (30) which includes one or more chambers (50,52). The test device (80) also includes an actuator for compressing or depressurizing the chamber(s) (50,52). The actuator is configured to prevent reinflation of the chamber(s) (50,52) after compression or depressurization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 27, 2013
Date of Patent:
March 19, 2019
Assignee:
AGPLUS DIAGNOSTICS LTD
Inventors:
Michael Chard, Robert Porter, Courtney Nicholson, Andrew Lakey, Simon Attree, Philip Walsh, Philip Potter, Craig Wightman, Paul Dyckes, Holger Becker, Rene Stewart, Wolfgang Engelhart, Claudia Gaertner