Abstract: A compact disposable blood sampling unit includes at least two, preferably three main components (1, 5, 2, 3; 1, 5, 12; 14, 15, 16), which in the storage and transport position are placed on top of each other. These main components comprise a lancet (14; 25) for making a prick for blood, means for taking up blood such as a test strip (13) or a cuvette (3) and a holder (1; 20) for a desinfectant. In the storage and transport position the lancet (4; 25) is enclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 7, 1985
Date of Patent:
March 10, 1987
Assignee:
Medscan B.V.
Inventors:
David W. Hutcheson, Engelbertus J. Van Der Molen, Pieter J. Oly