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Test element analysis system

  • US 20040141881A1
  • Filed: 10/29/2003
  • Published: 07/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Test element analysis system for the analytical investigation of liquid samples, in particular of body liquids of humans or animals, comprising test elements with a test field, which for performing an analysis is brought into contact with the sample, the reaction of an analyte contained in the sample with at least one reagent contained in the test element leading to a change of a measurable variable which is characteristic for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a test element storage container, where a plurality of test elements are stored to be taken out at a take out position, a sample application position, where the test field of a test element is brought into contact with the sample, a transport device, for taking a test element out of the test element storage container at the take out position and for transporting the test element to the sample application position, and a measuring device, for measuring the measurable variable of the test element which is characteristic for the analysis wherein the test elements comprise a frame at least partially surrounding the test field and including an outwardly oriented gripping rim running around the outer circumference of the test elements;

  • and the transport device comprises a gripping device for gripping a test element, the test element being held at its gripping rim during at least a part of the transport path from the take out position to the sample application position.

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