Glucose test strip for whole blood
US5418142A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 23, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/521
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A separation matrix impregnated with a separating agent separates red blood cells or hemoglobin from whole blood. Upon separation, an impregnated test reagent reacts with the separated substantially clear component fluid to form a colored product which enables a visual or meter test for glucose levels in whole blood.
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