Analytical devices with integrated desiccant
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1. A lateral flow immunoassay device for detection of an analyte in a biological sample, comprising:
- an analytical test strip comprisinga support member,a plurality of porous pads in fluid communication, said plurality of porous pads in contact with the support member and including, in sequence, a sample receiving pad, a label pad containing mobile tag reagents, a test pad containing immobilized binding reagents, and an absorbent pad which serves as a sink zone, anda desiccant portion, comprising a film or membrane having desiccant dispersed therein, which is laminated to the analytical test strip, such that said desiccant is disposed adjacent but not in contact with the absorbent pad,wherein said desiccant portion remains integral with the analytical test strip during use thereof.
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Abstract
An analytical device for performing an assay to determine the presence or approximate quantity of at least one analyte in a liquid sample is described. The device is manufactured to include an integrated desiccant within at least a test strip of the device. Addition of an integrated desiccant within the device improves signal to noise ratio, eases the manufacturing process, and saves in cost of production of the device.
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1. A lateral flow immunoassay device for detection of an analyte in a biological sample, comprising:
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an analytical test strip comprising a support member, a plurality of porous pads in fluid communication, said plurality of porous pads in contact with the support member and including, in sequence, a sample receiving pad, a label pad containing mobile tag reagents, a test pad containing immobilized binding reagents, and an absorbent pad which serves as a sink zone, and a desiccant portion, comprising a film or membrane having desiccant dispersed therein, which is laminated to the analytical test strip, such that said desiccant is disposed adjacent but not in contact with the absorbent pad, wherein said desiccant portion remains integral with the analytical test strip during use thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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