LANCET ANALYTE SENSORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING
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1. A testing apparatus, comprising:
- an analyte sensor having a sensor body comprised of a semiconductor material;
an active region coupled to the sensor body; and
a lancet formed on an end of the analyte sensor.
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Abstract
In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for obtaining and detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a sensor body including a semiconductor material, an active region coupled to the sensor body, and a lancet provided on the analyte sensor. The conductor may include a fiber having a core of a conductive material and a semiconductor cladding surrounding the core. Numerous other aspects are provided.
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20 Claims
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1. A testing apparatus, comprising:
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an analyte sensor having a sensor body comprised of a semiconductor material; an active region coupled to the sensor body; and a lancet formed on an end of the analyte sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A testing apparatus, comprising:
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an analyte sensor having a cylindrical sensor body; an active region positioned within the cylindrical sensor body, the active region configured to determine an analyte concentration level; a lancet positioned on an end of the cylindrical sensor body; a housing having a port, the cylindrical sensor body configured to extend forwardly and retract backwardly through the port; and an electrolyte fluid contained in the housing. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of manufacturing an analyte sensor, comprising:
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providing a fiber comprised of a semiconductor material; forming a cavity proximate to the fiber; forming an active region in the cavity; and forming a lancet on the analyte sensor. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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