Abstract:
A test sensor is made that is adapted to assist in determining the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample. The method includes providing a lid and providing a base. The lid is attached to the base to form an attached lid-base structure. The lid-base structure has a first end adapted to receive the fluid sample and a second opposing end adapted to be placed into a meter. Auto-calibration information is assigned to the lid-base structure. The second opposing end is formed such that the shape of the second opposing end corresponds to the auto-calibration information.
Abstract:
A readhead for a spectrometer for illuminating a target area and receiving light from said target area is provided with a housing adapted to be incorporated in a spectrometer, a light source mounted in a fixed position relative to the housing, a support mechanism adapted to support a biological sample to be illuminated by the light source, a light-shaping mechanism disposed between the light source and the support for increasing the diameter, intensity, and uniformity of the light beam, and a photodetector mounted in fixed position relative to the housing, the photodetector being adapted to detect light from a biological sample disposed in the target area illuminated light sources. The light sources may be in the form of a light-emitting diode that emits substantially monochromatic light having a first wavelength, and the readhead may also include a second light-emitting diode that is adapted to emit substantially monochromatic light of a second wavelength towards the target area.
Abstract:
A fluid sensor comprises a formed plastic body and a reagent. The body has a top face with an integral first surface. The body also has a bottom face opposed to the first surface and a sidewall that extends from the periphery of the top face. The first surface is adapted to accept a fluid sample. The reagent is disposed on the integral first surface and causes a color change detectable on the bottom face when the reagent reacts with an analyte in the fluid sample.
Abstract:
A total transmission spectroscopy system for use in determining the analyte concentration in a fluid sample comprises a sample cell receiving area, a light source, a collimating lens, a first lens, a second lens, and a detector. The sample cell receiving area is adapted to receive a sample to be analyzed. The sample cell receiving area is constructed of a substantially optically clear material. The collimating lens is adapted to receive light from the light source and adapted to illuminate the sample cell receiving area with a substantially collimated beam of light. The first lens is adapted to receive regular and scattered light transmitted through the sample at a first angle of divergence. The first lens receives light having a first angle of acceptance. The first lens outputs light having a second angle of divergence. The second angle of divergence is less than the first angle of divergence. The second lens is adapted to receive light from the first lens and adapted to output a substantially collimated beam of light. The detector is adapted to measure the light output by the second lens.
Abstract:
A total transmission spectroscopy system for use in determining the analyte concentration in a fluid sample comprises a sample cell receiving area, a light source, a collimating lens, a first lens, a second lens, and a detector. The sample cell receiving area is adapted to receive a sample to be analyzed. The sample cell receiving area is constructed of a substantially optically clear material. The collimating lens is adapted to receive light from the light source and adapted to illuminate the sample cell receiving area with a substantially collimated beam of light. The first lens is adapted to receive regular and scattered light transmitted through the sample at a first angle of divergence. The first lens receives light having a first angle of acceptance. The first lens outputs light having a second angle of divergence. The second angle of divergence is less than the first angle of divergence. The second lens is adapted to receive light from the first lens and adapted to output a substantially collimated beam of light. The detector is adapted to measure the light output by the second lens.
Abstract:
A single-sensor meter system for dispensing sensors for testing of an analyte concentration in a fluid comprises a container assembly and a single-sensor meter. The container assembly includes inner and outer cartridges. The inner cartridge includes a plurality of test sensors and a mechanical mechanism. The container assembly forms exactly one opening for dispensing the test sensors one at a time. The opening is covered by an end cap so as to assist in preventing or inhibiting moisture from entering the interior of the container assembly. The mechanical mechanism is adapted to advance the plurality of test sensors. The single-sensor meter is adapted to align with and operatively connects to the container assembly. The single-sensor meter includes a test-sensor extraction mechanism adapted to grip a test sensor and pull the test sensor through the opening to a dispensed position.
Abstract:
A test sensor for testing an analyte concentration in a fluid sample includes a pre-fill capillary, formed by a base and a lid of the test sensor, and a sensing capillary. The pre-fill capillary is in fluid communication with the sensing capillary. The pre-fill capillary is first filled with the fluid sample and a portion of the fluid sample then moves by capillary action to the sensing capillary for testing of the analyte concentration.
Abstract:
A fluid sensor comprises a formed plastic body and a reagent. The body has a top face with an integral first surface. The body also has a bottom face opposed to the first surface and a sidewall that extends from the periphery of the top face. The first surface is adapted to accept a fluid sample. The reagent is disposed on the integral first surface and causes a color change detectable on the bottom face when the reagent reacts with an analyte in the fluid sample.
Abstract:
A readhead for use in the determination of the concentration of an analyte in a sample comprises a read area for receiving the sample, a light source including a plurality light emitting elements for outputting light at a plurality of wavelengths, a light guide having an input end and an output end, a lens for receiving light from the output end of the light guide and for illuminating the sample with a substantially collimated beam of light, and a detector for detecting light from the sample in response to illuminating the sample. The input end of the light guide being optically coupled to the light source for receiving light output by the plurality of light emitting elements. The input end of the light guide has a center that is offset from the center of at least one of the plurality of light elements. The light guide guides a substantial portion of the light received from the light source to the output end of the light guide.
Abstract:
A system for normalizing measurements obtained from spectrometers to correct for measurement biases in individual spectrometers. The normalization system is adapted for use in spectrometers having an optical assembly for obtaining characteristic data from a test sample. A normalization factor is obtained in each spectrometer by placing a holographic dispersion filter between the light source and detector in the position normally occupied by the test sample, the filter having been encoded with a symbol representing a nominal value of light expected to pass through the filter. The spectrometer determines the value of light passing through the filter and calculates a normalization factor based on the ratio between the nominal value of the filter and the actual value obtained by the spectrometer. The normalization factor is stored in system memory and the filter removed so that the spectrometer may thereafter be used to evaluate a plurality of test samples. The measured results obtained from the test samples are normalized by multiplying them by the stored normalization factor. Where measurements are obtained from a plurality of spectrometers, the normalized results vary less than about 10% from instrument to instrument for a variety of types of characteristic data, including turbidimetric microalbumin assays.