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Glucose test strip for whole blood

US5418142A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateOct 13, 1992
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2012

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  • 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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