Electrochemical test sensor
First Claim
1. An electrochemical test sensor for detecting the concentration of an analyte in a fluid test sample, the electrochemical test sensor comprising:
- a base that provides a flow path for the fluid test sample having on its surface a counter electrode and a working electrode in electrical communication with a detector of electrical current, the working electrode including a main portion and at least one secondary portion extending therefrom;
a reagent layer directly located on the surface of at least a part of the main portion of the working electrode and at least a part of the at least one secondary portion of the working electrode, the reagent layer including an enzyme that reacts with the analyte; and
a lid that mates with the base to form a capillary space with an opening for the introduction of fluid test sample thereto, the capillary space being defined by the base and the lid such that the fluid test sample contacts the main portion after being introduced to the capillary space; and
a spacer located between the base and the lid, the spacer including a spacer opening that assists in forming the capillary space, the capillary space being defined by the base, the spacer, and the lid.
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Abstract
An electrochemical test sensor for detecting the concentration of an analyte in a sample. The electrochemical test sensor comprises a base that provides a flow path for the fluid test sample having a counter electrode and a working electrode on its surface in electrical communication with a detector of electrical current. The electrochemical test sensor further includes a reagent layer directly located on the surface of the working electrode. The reagent layer includes an enzyme that is adapted to react with the analyte. The electrochemical test sensor further comprises a lid adapted to mate with the base and to assist in forming a capillary space with an opening for the introduction of the sample thereto. The capillary space is formed with a three-dimensional portion of the lid.
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18 Claims
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1. An electrochemical test sensor for detecting the concentration of an analyte in a fluid test sample, the electrochemical test sensor comprising:
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a base that provides a flow path for the fluid test sample having on its surface a counter electrode and a working electrode in electrical communication with a detector of electrical current, the working electrode including a main portion and at least one secondary portion extending therefrom; a reagent layer directly located on the surface of at least a part of the main portion of the working electrode and at least a part of the at least one secondary portion of the working electrode, the reagent layer including an enzyme that reacts with the analyte; and a lid that mates with the base to form a capillary space with an opening for the introduction of fluid test sample thereto, the capillary space being defined by the base and the lid such that the fluid test sample contacts the main portion after being introduced to the capillary space; and a spacer located between the base and the lid, the spacer including a spacer opening that assists in forming the capillary space, the capillary space being defined by the base, the spacer, and the lid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for determining the concentration of an analyte in a fluid sample with a test sensor, the method comprising the acts of:
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providing an electrochemical test sensor comprising a base that provides a flow path for the fluid test sample having on its surface a counter electrode and a working electrode in electrical communication with a detector of electrical current, the working electrode including a main portion and at least one secondary portion extending therefrom, a reagent layer being directly located on the surface of at least a part of the main portion of the working electrode and at least a part of the at least one secondary portion of the working electrode, the reagent layer including an enzyme that reacts with the analyte, and a lid that mates with the base to form a capillary space with an opening for the introduction of fluid test sample thereto, the capillary space being defined by the base and the lid such that the fluid test sample contacts the main portion after being introduced to the capillary space, the electrochemical test sensor further comprising a spacer located between the base and the lid, the spacer including a spacer opening that assists in forming the capillary space, the capillary space being defined by the base, the spacer, and the lid; contacting the reagent layer with the fluid sample via the capillary space; generating an electrical signal in the test sensor in response to the presence of the analyte; and determining the concentration of the analyte from the electrical signal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An electrochemical test sensor for detecting the concentration of an analyte in a fluid test sample, the electrochemical test sensor comprising:
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a base that provides a flow path for the fluid test sample having on its surface a counter electrode and a working electrode in electrical communication with a detector of electrical current, the working electrode including a main portion and at least one secondary portion extending therefrom; a reagent layer directly located on the surface of at least a part of the main portion of the working electrode and at least a part of the at least one secondary portion of the working electrode, the reagent layer including an enzyme that reacts with the analyte; a lid that mates with the base to form a capillary space with an opening for the introduction of fluid test sample thereto; and a spacer located between the base and the lid, the capillary space being defined by the base, the spacer, and the lid such that the fluid test sample contacts the main portion after being introduced to the capillary space, the working electrode being exposed to the fluid test sample without a dielectric layer located on the working electrode.
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