摘要:
Methods are disclosed for measuring an analyte concentration in a fluidic sample. Such methods further allow one to correct and/or compensate for confounding variables such as hematocrit (Hct), temperature or both before providing an analyte concentration. The measurement methods utilize information obtained from test sequences having at least one AC block and at least one pulsed DC block, where pulsed DC block includes at least one recovery potential, and where a closed circuit condition of the electrode system is maintained during the DC block. Also disclosed are devices, apparatuses and systems incorporating the various measurement methods.
摘要:
Measurement systems and methods are disclosed for minimizing the effects created by a meter's output amplifier during electrochemical measurements. In the systems and methods, transition of an excitation potential applied between electrodes of a test strip is controlled so that it is at a sufficiently slow rate below a slew rate capability of the system (but still fast enough to minimally impact overall test time) to reduce variability in the test results. The methods and systems therefore use a transition having a ramp-shaped waveform, a sinusoidal-shaped waveform or an exponential-shaped waveform. Additionally, the excitation potential can be purposefully controlled by a processor, memory driven digital-to-analog converter or external circuitry at a rate sufficiently slow to make variations in the analog electronics slew rate insignificant for all sample types and test conditions.
摘要:
Some embodiments of the invention include a 2 -up manufacturing technique for producing test strips (100) to reduce costs, reduce waste, and increase output. Other techniques relating to the 2 -up technique, such as simultaneously manufacturing test strips (100) arranged in multiple columns, are also disclosed. Yet other techniques include cutting through the upper (110) and lower substrates (130) to form an overhang of either the upper (110) or the lower substrate (130). Other embodiments include a dual -use biosensor in which a user can apply a sample of bodily fluid to both test strips simultaneously.
摘要:
The present disclosure relates to various methods for measuring the amount of an analyte present in a biological fluid using an electrochemical testing process. Various embodiments are disclosed, including the use of AC test signals and the performance of tests having a Total Test Time within about 2.0 seconds or less, and/or having a clinically low Total System Error.
摘要:
A method of measuring an analyte in a biological fluid comprises applying an excitation signal having a DC component and an AC component. The AC and DC responses are measured; a corrected DC response is determined using the AC response; and a concentration of the analyte is determined based upon the corrected DC response. Other methods and devices are disclosed.
摘要:
Control and calibration solutions are recognized by a test meter allowing the meter to segregate the control and calibration data from regular test data, based on the measured AC admittance of the control and callibration solutions, which is uncharacteristic for biological fluids.
摘要:
A biosensor having multiple electrical functionalities located both within and outside of the measurement zone in which a fluid sample is interrogated. Incredibly small and complex electrical patterns with high quality edges provide electrical functionalities in the biosensor and also provide the electrical wiring for the various other electrical devices provided in the inventive biosensor. In addition to a measurement zone with multiple and various electrical functionalities, biosensors of the present invention may be provided with a user interface zone, a digital device zone and/or a power generation zone. The inventive biosensors offer improved ease of use and performance, and decrease the computational burden and associated cost of the instruments that read the biosensors by adding accurate yet cost-effective functionalities to the biosensors themselves.
摘要:
Control and calibration solutions are recognized by a test meter allowing the meter to segregate the control and calibration data from regular test data, based on the measured AC admittance of the control and callibration solutions, which is uncharacteristic for biological fluids.