Patent Issued for Methods, devices, systems, and kits for automated blood collection by fingerstick (USPTO 12042286).

Labrador Diagnostics LLC has been issued a patent for methods, devices, systems, and kits for automated blood collection by fingerstick. The invention aims to improve the process of obtaining blood samples from subjects by providing automated pressure cycling using an inflatable cuff that fits around a digit. The devices, systems, methods, and kits disclosed in the patent also include digit warming and digit lancing capabilities. These innovations are designed to make blood sample collection easier, more reliable, and less painful for subjects, while also ensuring accurate timing and improved blood flow. [Extracted from the article]