Lancet analyte sensors and methods of manufacturing
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1. An analyte sensor, comprising:
- a cylindrical sensor body comprised of a semiconductor material;
an active region positioned within and coupled to the cylindrical sensor body, the active region configured to determine an analyte concentration level; and
a cleaved surface on a leading end of the cylindrical sensor body forming a lancet on the analyte sensor;
wherein at least a portion of the cylindrical sensor body is in contact with a fluid electrolyte.
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Abstract
In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for obtaining and detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a sensor body including a semiconductor material, an active region coupled to the sensor body, and a lancet provided on the analyte sensor. The conductor may include a fiber having a core of a conductive material and a semiconductor cladding surrounding the core. Numerous other aspects are provided.
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1. An analyte sensor, comprising:
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a cylindrical sensor body comprised of a semiconductor material; an active region positioned within and coupled to the cylindrical sensor body, the active region configured to determine an analyte concentration level; and a cleaved surface on a leading end of the cylindrical sensor body forming a lancet on the analyte sensor; wherein at least a portion of the cylindrical sensor body is in contact with a fluid electrolyte. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An analyte sensor comprising:
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a cylindrical sensor body comprised of a semiconductor material; an active region positioned within and coupled to the cylindrical sensor body, the active region configured to determine an analyte concentration level; a cleaved surface on a leading end of the cylindrical sensor body forming a lancet on the analyte sensor; and a reference electrode coupled to the analyte sensor; wherein the reference electrode comprises a coil, foil, or film.
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19. An analyte sensor comprising:
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a cylindrical sensor body comprised of a semiconductor material; an active region positioned within and coupled to the cylindrical sensor body, the active region configured to determine an analyte concentration level; a cleaved surface on a leading end of the cylindrical sensor body forming a lancet on the analyte sensor; and a cavity proximate to the active region and a reference electrode positioned within the cavity.
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20. An analyte sensor comprising:
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a cylindrical sensor body comprised of a semiconductor material; an active region positioned within and coupled to the cylindrical sensor body, the active region configured to determine an analyte concentration level; and a cleaved surface on a leading end of the cylindrical sensor body forming a lancet on the analyte sensor; wherein a cavity is formed into a side wall of the cylindrical sensor body. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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