Abstract: An article of manufacture composed of tray-like packaging unit characterized by a first section designed to hold a sample analysis slide and a second section designed to hold a sample collection device. Molded into the tray-like packaging unit are a thermoformed well designed to accept a patient's liquid sample from a pipette or syringe, a splash wall formed between the first section and the second section designed to contain the patient's liquid sample in the thermoformed well, and an overflow reservoir designed to hold excess patient sample placed in the thermoformed well. Also molded into the sidewalls of tray-like packaging unit are projections designed to allow the sample analysis slide and the sample collection device to be snapped into the packaging unit resulting in a secure configuration for transport.

Abstract: An article of manufacture composed of tray-like packaging unit characterized by a first section designed to hold a sample analysis slide and a second section designed to hold a sample collection device. Molded into the tray-like packaging unit are a thermoformed well designed to accept a patient's liquid sample from a pipette or syringe, a splash wall formed between the first section and the second section designed to contain the patient's liquid sample in the thermoformed well, and an overflow reservoir designed to hold excess patient sample placed in the thermoformed well. Also molded into the sidewalls of tray-like packaging unit are projections designed to allow the sample analysis slide and the sample collection device to be snapped into the packaging unit resulting in a secure configuration for transport.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multilayer laminated article includes: providing a first layer having a major surface; providing a second layer having a major surface that faces the major surface of the first layer; providing an adhesive layer such that the adhesive extends to at least one sidewall, which is perpendicular to the major surface; removing a length of the adhesive layer from the sidewall back in a direction away from the sidewall, whereby the adhesive is recessed from the at least one sidewall; and laminating the first and second layer with the adhesive disposed there between. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive is removed by laser ablation. In another preferred embodiment, the article is a potentiometric test element used in a diagnostic analyzer.