abstract |
A plunger-less syringe, method of manufacture and system of use is disclosed wherein the syringe includes a barrel that has an interior receptacle for receiving a quantity of blood. The syringe has at least one filter that controls fluid flow within the syringe. The syringe may be fabricated from a material that prevents diffusion of the gas from the blood. Different syringes may comprise different fluid flow characteristics. In addition, the components of the syringe may include indicia so a syringe having particular characteristics can be selected for patients with different blood pressure. |