Test elements in sealed chambers for analyzing compounds contained in liquid samples
First Claim
1. An integrated array comprising a plurality of test elements, said test elements being radially arranged on a common plane, said integrated array also including a plurality of chambers therein, wherein each test element of the plurality of test elements is individually sealed in a chamber of said plurality of chambers, and wherein each test element includes a test field wherein detectable changes occur upon addition of sample liquids thereto, each test element including a piercing means thereupon for piercing a seal of the chamber when said each test element is pushed into contact with the seal.
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Abstract
A system for analyzing sample liquids using dry reagents which is particularly suitable for the determination of clinical parameters. The system includes an analysis instrument containing the individually sealed test elements to carry out an analytical test. Shape and nature of the test elements were designed to match the analysis system. The system is particularly suitable for analyses where the available test elements exhibit a low storage stability when brought into contact with the environment.
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- 1. An integrated array comprising a plurality of test elements, said test elements being radially arranged on a common plane, said integrated array also including a plurality of chambers therein, wherein each test element of the plurality of test elements is individually sealed in a chamber of said plurality of chambers, and wherein each test element includes a test field wherein detectable changes occur upon addition of sample liquids thereto, each test element including a piercing means thereupon for piercing a seal of the chamber when said each test element is pushed into contact with the seal.
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