Integral multilayer analytical element
First Claim
1. A process for the preparation of a dry integral multilayer analytical element having reagent layers containing a dehydrogenase, oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme, an electron transport compound, an electron acceptable dye-forming compound, an alkali agent or an alkaline buffer selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, diethanolamine, ethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanediol, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and trimethylamine provided on a light-transmissive, water-impermeable support which comprises the steps of:
- forming on said support a reagent layer containing at least said oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme and electron acceptable dye-forming compound dispersed in a hydrophilic polymer;
forming a spreading layer having a metering effect;
coating a solution or dispersion containing at least said alkali agent or alkaline buffer in an organic solvent which causes substantially no swelling of the hydrophilic polymer in the underlying reagent layer over the spreading layer; and
drying the coated layers.
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Abstract
An improvement of a dry integral multilayer analytical element having functional layers which contain dehydrogenase, oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme, an electron transport compound and an electron acceptable dye-forming compound is disclosed. The improvement the analytical element resides in that an alkali agent or an alkaline buffer is contained in a layer which is different from a layer or layers containing the oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme and electron acceptable dye-forming compound.
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8 Claims
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1. A process for the preparation of a dry integral multilayer analytical element having reagent layers containing a dehydrogenase, oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme, an electron transport compound, an electron acceptable dye-forming compound, an alkali agent or an alkaline buffer selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, diethanolamine, ethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanediol, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and trimethylamine provided on a light-transmissive, water-impermeable support which comprises the steps of:
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forming on said support a reagent layer containing at least said oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme and electron acceptable dye-forming compound dispersed in a hydrophilic polymer; forming a spreading layer having a metering effect; coating a solution or dispersion containing at least said alkali agent or alkaline buffer in an organic solvent which causes substantially no swelling of the hydrophilic polymer in the underlying reagent layer over the spreading layer; and drying the coated layers. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5)
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2. A process for the preparation of a dry integral multilayer analytical element having reagent layers containing a dehydrogenase, oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme, an electron transport compound, an electron acceptable dye-forming compound and an alkali agent or alkaline buffer selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, diethanolamine, ethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanediol, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane and trimethylamine provided on a light-transmissive, water-impermeable support which comprises the steps of:
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forming on said support a reagent layer containing at least said oxidized nicotinamide coenzyme and electron acceptable dye-forming compound dispersed in a hydrophilic polymer; coating a solution or dispersion containing at least said alkali agent or alkaline buffer in an organic solvent which causes substantially no swelling of the hydrophilic polymer in the underlying reagent layer over the underlying reagent layer; and drying the coated layers. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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