Disposable, self-administered electrolyte test
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1. A disposable electrolyte test in the form of a substantially flat package, the electrolyte test comprising:
- a. a flat, planar substrate;
b. a sample-receiving region on the substrate;
c. an ion-sensor cartridge in fluid communication with the sample-receiving region, the ion-sensor cartridge comprising an ion-selective layer for passing only certain species of a sample to an electrode layer;
d. an indicator on the substrate adjacent the sample-receiving region, wherein the indicator comprises a plurality of indicator elements for indicating a concentration level of an electrolyte within the sample;
e. circuitry for operating the ion-sensor cartridge and the indicator so as to cause display, on the indicator, of an ionic parameter in response to the presence of the sample on the sample-receiving region; and
f. a flexible cover affixed over the substrate so as to be unsealable therefrom and to thereby expose the sample-receiving region,wherein the disposable electrolyte test is configured to conformably affix to a curved surface of a fluid container.
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Abstract
A disposable, self-administered electrolyte test is affixed to the label of a commercially available electrolyte supplement, is available in the pharmacy section of a retail store, or is distributed by a physician or a clinic.
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1. A disposable electrolyte test in the form of a substantially flat package, the electrolyte test comprising:
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a. a flat, planar substrate; b. a sample-receiving region on the substrate; c. an ion-sensor cartridge in fluid communication with the sample-receiving region, the ion-sensor cartridge comprising an ion-selective layer for passing only certain species of a sample to an electrode layer; d. an indicator on the substrate adjacent the sample-receiving region, wherein the indicator comprises a plurality of indicator elements for indicating a concentration level of an electrolyte within the sample; e. circuitry for operating the ion-sensor cartridge and the indicator so as to cause display, on the indicator, of an ionic parameter in response to the presence of the sample on the sample-receiving region; and f. a flexible cover affixed over the substrate so as to be unsealable therefrom and to thereby expose the sample-receiving region, wherein the disposable electrolyte test is configured to conformably affix to a curved surface of a fluid container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of performing an electrolyte test, the method comprising:
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a. providing an electrolyte test element comprising a flat, planar substrate, a sample-receiving region on the substrate, an ion-sensor cartridge in fluid communication with the sample-receiving region, an indicator responsive to the ion-sensor cartridge, and a flexible cover over the substrate so as to be unsealable therefrom and to thereby expose the sample-receiving region; b. receiving a sample of saliva on the sample-receiving region; and c. operating the ion-sensor cartridge and the indicator so as to cause display, on the indicator, of an ionic parameter of the sample, wherein the electrolyte test element is configured to conformably affix to a curved surface of a fluid container. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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