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An apparatus having scattering and multi-color fluorescence detecting, analyzing and identification capabilities of blood or other fluids of interest. The sample to be tested may be entered in a disposable microfluidic cartridge which in turn is insertable in a hand-holdable or implantable miniaturi

An apparatus having scattering and multi-color fluorescence detecting, analyzing and identification capabilities of blood or other fluids of interest. The sample to be tested may be entered in a disposable microfluidic cartridge which in turn is insertable in a hand-holdable or implantable miniaturized and portable cytometer instrument. This cytometer has significant application in biological warfare agent detection, hematology and other clinical and research fields.

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What is claimed is: 1. A portable apparatus, comprising:a removable cartridge defining a flow stream path containing at least one particle having a fluorescent marker; anda portable housing adapted to receive the removable cartridge, said portable housing including:a first light source arrangement d

What is claimed is: 1. A portable apparatus, comprising:a removable cartridge defining a flow stream path containing at least one particle having a fluorescent marker; anda portable housing adapted to receive the removable cartridge, said portable housing including:a first light source arrangement disposed adjacent to the flow stream path, the first light source arrangement adapted to direct a first light beam into the flow stream path;a first light detector arrangement disposed adjacent to the flow stream path, the first light detector arrangement adapted to detect fluorescent light emitted from said flow stream path;a second light source arrangement disposed adjacent to the flow stream path, the second light source arrangement adapted to direct a second light beam into the flow stream path; anda second light detector arrangement disposed adjacent to the flow stream path, the second light detector arrangement adapted to detect scattered light emitted from said flow stream path;wherein the apparatus is a miniaturized portable model wearable on or insertable in a body;wherein the apparatus is wearable on a wrist.