Test strip for simultaneous detection of a plurality of analytes
First Claim
1. A test strip for simultaneously detecting and measuring more than one analyte in a sample comprising in the following order:
- (a) a distribution layer across the length of the test strip wherein a sample can be applied at any spot on the distribution layer which distribution layer breaks the surface tension of a drop of sample and permits uniform distribution of the sample across the distribution layer;
(b) an optional blood filtration layer;
(c) a plurality of reagent pads for each analyte to be measured, wherein each reagent pad containing dry reagents for detection of the analyte to be detected by a specific reagent pad, wherein said reagents produce a change in color proportional to the concentration of the analyte detected in the sample;
(d) a support for the reagent pads wherein changes in the color of the reagent pads can be viewed;
(e) a light measuring device comprising a light source for each reagent pad and a light detector source for each reagent pad enabling simultaneous measurement of each reagent pad.
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Abstract
A test strip for simultaneously measuring a plurality of analytes in blood or other fluids comprising a plurality of reagent pads containing reagents specific to particular analytes located on a support. Each reagent pad is covered and in close contact with a sample distributing layer and an optional blood filtering layer. Color produced by analytes in the sample is viewed through apertures in the support. The colors of the pads are read simultaneously with an instrument such as a reflectance meter containing individual LED'"'"'s as light sources for each reagent pad. The intensity of the color of the individual pad can be used to detect semi-quantitative or quantitative concentration of analytes in a sample on site, allowing for quick communication of results to a remote site by electronic means.
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30 Claims
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1. A test strip for simultaneously detecting and measuring more than one analyte in a sample comprising in the following order:
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(a) a distribution layer across the length of the test strip wherein a sample can be applied at any spot on the distribution layer which distribution layer breaks the surface tension of a drop of sample and permits uniform distribution of the sample across the distribution layer;
(b) an optional blood filtration layer;
(c) a plurality of reagent pads for each analyte to be measured, wherein each reagent pad containing dry reagents for detection of the analyte to be detected by a specific reagent pad, wherein said reagents produce a change in color proportional to the concentration of the analyte detected in the sample;
(d) a support for the reagent pads wherein changes in the color of the reagent pads can be viewed;
(e) a light measuring device comprising a light source for each reagent pad and a light detector source for each reagent pad enabling simultaneous measurement of each reagent pad. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for simultaneously measuring more than one analyte in a sample comprising:
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(a) applying said sample to a test strip by spreading the sample across the top of the test strip, said test strip comprising;
(i) a distribution layer whereby the sample is uniformly distributed across the zest strip;
(ii) an optional blood filtration layer;
(iii) a plurality of reagent pads for each analyte to be measured, wherein each reagent pad contains dry reagents for detection of the analyte to be detected in a specific reagent pad, wherein said reagents produce a change in color proportional to the concentration of the analyte detected in the sample; and
(iv) a support for the reagent pads wherein changes in the color of the reagent pads can be viewed; and
(b) detecting said changes in color simultaneously with a light measuring device wherein each reagent pad has its own light measuring device enabling simultaneous measurement of each reagent pad. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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