DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE OF LIQUID
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1. A device for the determination of an analyte in a sample of liquid, the device comprising:
- an analysis apparatus configured to analyze a sample of liquid after the sample is applied to an analytical area of a test element prepared for an analysis of the sample of liquid; and
a hydrophilization apparatus configured to confer hydrophilic properties to a surface in the analytical area during the preparation of the test element.
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Abstract
A device for determining an analyte in a sample of liquid comprises an analysis apparatus configured to analyze a sample of liquid applied to an analytical area of a test element. The device comprises further an apparatus configured to prepare a surface of the analytical area by conferring hydrophilic properties to the surface. Analytes in test samples are determined by methods employing the device.
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14 Claims
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1. A device for the determination of an analyte in a sample of liquid, the device comprising:
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an analysis apparatus configured to analyze a sample of liquid after the sample is applied to an analytical area of a test element prepared for an analysis of the sample of liquid; and a hydrophilization apparatus configured to confer hydrophilic properties to a surface in the analytical area during the preparation of the test element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for the determination of an analyte in a sample of liquid with the aid of an analytical instrument, the method comprising:
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providing a sample of liquid and a test element, the test element comprising an analytical area; treating a surface of the analytical area with a hydrophilization apparatus to form a treated analytical area; applying the sample of liquid to the treated analytical area; introducing the test element into the analytical instrument; and analyzing the sample of liquid with an analytical apparatus incorporated into the analytical instrument. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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