Detection meter and mode of operation
US9636051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0295
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.
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