Abstract:
A sensor for measuring an analyte in a biological sample, the sensor comprising a hydrophilic and/or water-swellabel polymeric matrix material at least one portion of which includes an analyte-sensitive indicator compound and a cyclic compound which has a three-dimensional structure forming a hydrophobic inner cavity and a hydrophilic exterior surface.
Abstract:
The method comprises arranging a plurality of test devices in a holder, and loading, to at least one of the test devices, a sample of a physiological liquid. The at least one parameter of the sample loaded to the at least one test device is then determined, the at least one test device being retained in the holder after the determination. The holder with the at least one test device retained therein is then discarded in such a manner that the at least one test device is substantially separated from the ambience, thus reducing the risk of contact between an operator and sample loaded to the at least one test device.
Abstract:
The present method is a method of photometric in vitro determination of the content of an analyte in a sample. The sample is located in a measuring chamber device with a measuring chamber, which has a defined radiation path length and has at least one at least partially transparent wall part. The measuring chamber is in optical communication with an optical system adapted for the analyte and comprising a radiation source and a radiation detector. Further, the measuring chamber is adjustable in shape thereby controlling the setting of the radiation path length across the measuring chamber. In a first measuring step a first radiation path length across the measuring chamber is set and radiation at at least one wavelength is transmitted from the radiation source through the measuring chamber and to the radiation detector. Then in a second step the measuring chamber is adjusted in shape thereby setting a second wavelength across the measuring chamber. Radiation at the same wavelength as during the first step is again transmitted from the radiation source through the measuring chamber and to the radiation detector. The analyte content is then determined on the basis of radiation detected in each of the measuring steps.
Abstract:
The sensor (1) comprises a sensor body (3) thermostatable by means of a first thermostating system (14, 15) and having an outer surface (3a, 40a) for application to the human body (28) in heat conductive relationship therewith, said outer surface (3a, 40a) forming the measuring surface of the sensor (1). The sensor (1) further comprises analyte sensing means (7, 8) arranged in said sensor body (3) and being thermostated through said body (3) by means of the first thermostating system (14, 15). The sensor (1) further comprises means (16, 41) arranged in the sensor body (3) in heat insulated relationship therewith while in heat conductive relationship with a delimited surface part of the sensor measuring surface (3a, 40a). The means (16, 41) is thermostatable by means of a second thermostating system. The delimited surface part is located within the outer periphery of the sensor measuring surface (3a, 40a). When using the sensor (1) the heat flux (34) from the measuring surface surrounding said delimited surface part provides a heat shield in the tissue, said heat shield surrounding the heat flux (35) from the delimited surface part. Thus, the heat flux (35) from the delimited surface part will be guided substantially unidirectionally to the tissue (28) located directly beneath the delimited surface part and absorbed therein.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for determining the content of a constituent of blood of an individual are disclosed. In the method a whole blood stream is extracted from a blood vessel of said individual, the stream being directed through a path defining a substantially non-varying flow-through area wherein is provided a flow-through measuring cuvette including opposite first and second optical transparent surface parts defining an optical transmission path of the order of 0.5 - 2.0 mm. The whole blood stream flowing through the measuring cuvette is irradiated by irradiating the first optical transparent surface part of the measuring cuvette with multi-wavelength near infrared light. The near infrared absorption spectrum is detected and the content of the constituent is quantified on the basis of the detected near infrared absorption data. The method is particularly suited for measuring constituents of whole blood in an extracorporeal loop, for example in hemodialysis.
Abstract:
The method is a method of photometric in vitro determination of a blood gas parameter in a blood sample. The blood sample is transferred directly from an in vivo locality to an at least partially transparent sample container, whereafter the connection between the sample containing sample container and the blood circulation is broken. Subsequently the sample container with its content of blood sample is brought into optical communication with an optical system comprising a radiation source and a radiation detector interacting therewith, preferably by placing the sample container in a sample container system in an analyzer. The blood gas parameter is determined on the basis of the radiation detected by the radiation detector. A system for photometric in vitro determination of a blood gas parameter in a blood sample is also described.
Abstract:
The method according to the invention is a method of photometric in vitro determination of the content of oxygen in a blood sample. The blood sample is transferred directly from an in vivo locality to an at least partially transparent sample container of a sampling device. The sample container has a measuring chamber wherein a luminophor is provided, whereof the luminescence is quenched in the presence of oxygen. The oxygen content is determined on the basis of the radiation detected by the radiation detector. A sampling device and a system for photometric in vitro determination of oxygen in a blood sample is also described.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method of performing calibration and quality control of a sensor for determining a parameter in a test fluid in which method a calibration and quality control cycle is repeated. A cycle comprises the steps of performing a calibration and a quality control of the sensor using independent reference materials. In the method a reference material is in one cycle used in the quality control step which in another cycle is used in the calibration step. The present invention further provides an apparatus for performing said method.
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.