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The unit-use disposable cartridge contains many of the subassemblies typically
found in complex laboratory systems. Microfabricated thin film electrodes or
sensors are assembled in unit-use cartridges containing:
See the Cartridge and Test Information Sheets for test-specific details.
The following diagram shows how a typical blood gas/chemistry cartridge is
constructed.
Rev. Date: 11-Mar-14
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calibrant solution in cartridges with sensors for blood gases,
electrolytes, chemistries and hematocrit
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analysis solution in immunoassay cartridges
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reagents in cartridges with sensors for coagulation
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sample handling system
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waste chamber
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an array of miniaturized sensors
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conductive pads to make electrical contact with the analyzer
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heating elements in cartridges requiring thermal control at 37 °C
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i-STAT CARTRIDGE
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