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i-STAT CARTRIDGE
Art: 714365-00G Rev. Date: 06-Aug-12
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Contents
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:
• calibrant solution in cartridges with sensors for blood gases,
electrolytes, chemistries and hematocrit
• reagents in cartridges with sensors for coagulation
• sample handling system
• waste chamber
• an array of miniaturized sensors
• conductive pads to make electrical contact with the analyzer
• heating elements in cartridges requiring thermal control at 37 °C
See the Cartridge and Test Information Sheets for test-specific details.
The following diagram shows how a typical blood gas/chemistry cartridge is
constructed.
Document Owner: C. Fetters
(609) 454-9304
Rev: 14 Apr 2010
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