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Enzymatic ethanol test

  • US 4,810,633 A
  • Filed: 06/04/1984
  • Issued: 03/07/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A dry solid state reagent test device for determining ethanol in body fluids in concentrations as low as 100 mg/dL, capable of providing an analytical colorimetric response in less than 5 minutes, said device comprising:

  • (a) a carrier matrix; and

    (b) a test composition incorporated into the carrier matrix, said test composition including(i) a chromogenic indicator system capable of providing a colorimetric response, wherein a chromogenic component of the indicator system is substantially in the reduced form;

    (ii) a peroxidatively active substance;

    (iii) from about 0.5 to about 5 mM alkali metal azide; and

    (iv) from about 20 to about 200 IU per milliliter alcohol oxidase.

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