Method and apparatus for rapid measurement of HbA1c
US6582964B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0809
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a method and apparatus for determining a diabetic patient's compliance with their insulin dosing regime. The method and apparatus involves taking a blood sample from a patient by a routine finger prick and placing it in a special sample tab which is placed in a spectrophotometer sample housing. The spectrophotometer measures Hb and HbA1c concentrations and allows for calculating a ratio of HbA1c to Hb which is indicative of the degree of patient compliance.
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