Abstract:
In a sensor for measuring an analyte in a biological sample whose measuring surface is covered by or comprises a membrane, the membrane has free groups on the surface facing the sample. The surface is modified such that a hydrophilic component is immobilised on the surface in such a manner that chains of the hydrophilic component are chemically bonded to free groups on the surface. Thus, the surface is provided with a more hydrophilic character relative to its unmodified state.
Abstract:
In instruments analyzing protein-containing biological liquids, the instrument-driven rinse procedure is performed by a rinse solution containing heparin. Preferably the rinse solution also contains a blood dissolving organic substance, such as diethylene glycol. In a second aspect, the instrument-driven rinse procedure is performed by a rinse solution containing or consisting of a blood dissolving organic substance. In a third aspect, a substance containing or consisting of a blood dissolving organic substance is used in a manual rinse procedure for rinsing an instrument analyzing protein-containing biological liquids.
Abstract:
The shielding means is for a needle of a container-needle assembly comprising a container (21) having an elongate body, a needle (13) and connecting parts (22, 14) for connecting the container (21) releasably with the needle (13). The shielding means comprises two coaxial tubular bodies, an inner (5) and an outer (1) body, which are made to telescope in relation to each other. The outer tubular body (1) is adapted to at least partially receive the body of the container (21), and the inner tubular body (5) is adapted to be displaced from a retracted position, in which the needle (13) is exposed, to an advanced position, in which the needle (13) is surrounded by the inner tubular body (5). The shielding means further comprises connection means (3) for connecting said outer tubular body (1) with the needle (13) without connecting to the container.
Abstract:
The ejection means (100) comprises an elongate jacket (10) configured to, at least partially, surround the container (2), and an ejection member (12) located substantially inside the jacket (10). The ejection member (12) extends in the longitudinal direction of the jacket (10) from a first end of the jacket (10) to an opposite second end, the ejection member (12) being partially exposed at said second end prior to ejecting the needle (8). Through pressure on the member at the second end of the jacket (10) in the direction of the first end of the jacket (10), the ejection member (12) is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the jacket (10) for abutting against and ejecting the needle (8). The ejection means (100) is applicable for generally all types of sampling devices, such as devices with containers (2) of the type with built-in measuring chambers (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) or containers of the piston syringe type.
Abstract:
A membrane for a sensor, a method for the preparation thereof, a layered membrane structure and a sensor for analytical measurements which require controlled analyte permeability. The membrane, layered structure and sensor may be used for biological, physiological and chemical measurements, however, are especially applicable for electrochemical measurements of glucose, lactate, urea and creatinine. The membrane comprises at least one polymer material, at least one surfactant, and at least one hydrophilic compound in admixture to provide a membrane structure in which micelles of hydrophilic compound lined with thin layers of surfactant are randomly distributed in the bulk polymer of the membrane. Upon conditioning of the membrane a structure of a perculating network of pores lined with surfactant is formed which has excellent permeability properties. The membrane has the additional advantage of a proper adhesion to polymer encapsulant structures. The membrane is prepared from a mixture of at least one polymer material, at least one surfactant, at least one hydrophilic compound and at least one solvent.
Abstract:
The apparatus for analysis has means for automatic introduction of reference fluid for the apparatus. The apparatus comprises an inlet member with a displaceable inlet tube, programmable control means for control of the introduction of fluid into the apparatus, a holder for simultaneously holding several sealed containers with reference fluid, and opening means for opening a sealed container. The apparatus further comprises first movement means for bringing a container selected by the programmable control means and the opening means into position in relation to each other, second movement means for bringing the opened container and the inlet member into position in relation to each other, displacement means for displacing the inlet tube into the reference fluid, and third movement means for removing the container and the inlet member from each other. The containers comprise a container body and a cap having a penetration part provided with a through hole and being arranged for breaking open the sealed container when the cap is moved relative to the container body. The opening means comprises a press element for moving the cap of a container relative to the container body in order to break open the sealed container by pressing the penetration part of the cap into the container.
Abstract:
The invention concerns an electrode device comprising an ion selective material, a solid state, inner reference system of sodium vanadium bronze and a contact material, where sodium may be reversibly intercalated in the bronze. Such an electrode device may for instance be sensitive to ions, such as H?+, Na+, K+ and Ca2+¿. It may also include a reactive material in which a particular analyte is reacted to form an ion product, to which the ion selective material is sensitive, such as in electrode devices of the Severinghaus-type or in biosensors. The electrode device according to the invention can be prepared by thick film printing.
Abstract:
In the method claimed, the liquid is placed in a measuring chamber and is in contact with a sensor for measuring the content of a particular gas in the liquid. A first measurement of the content of said gas in the liquid is performed at a first pressure in the measuring chamber, after which the pressure in the measuring chamber is changed to a second pressure. Then a second measurement of the content of said gas in the liquid is performed at the second pressure in the measuring chamber. An expected result of the second measurement is provided based on the first measurement and assuming that no bubbles are present in the measuring chamber during any of the measurements. The actual result of the second measurement is compared with the expected result.
Abstract:
A novel calix[4]arene compound, application of the compounds as an active component in a calcium sensitive sensor, and a calcium sensitive sensor containing the compound. The calix[4]arene compound has general formula (I). The sensor is not very sensitive to sodium and potassium ions.
Abstract:
New apparatus for measuring parameters such as pH, pCO2, pO2, and Hb content of physiological fluids, especially blood, is described. The apparatus comprises novel means for suspending reagent vessels (34, 35, 40, 45, 50) having shoulders (51, 52) and containing calibrating solutions, rinsing solutions etc., as well as for suspending a liquid waste vessel (26) by suspending the vessels between rods (53, 54) fed to the analyser. The reagent vessels are provided with caps (55, 58) at the top and include liquid reagent conduit extending from the outlet aperture of the cap down into the liquid. When the vessel is mounted on the anaylser a fixed inlet tube extending horizontally outwardly from the analyser penetrates a seal across the outlet aperture and connects with the liquid reagent conduit.