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:
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:
The invention relates to an asymmetric membrane having a chromogen indicator coating located downstream of and adjacent to the downstream (smaller porosity) side of the asymmetric membrane. Bleed-through is not a problem and precise measurement of various blood parameters is thereby achieved. The sensor may be used for measurement of a variety of analytes, including glucose, lactate, creatinine, urea (BUN), uric acid, pyruvic acid, ascorbic acid and cholesterol. Additionally, the invention relates to disposable cassettes employing the sensor and analytical systems employing same. The invention further relates to techniques for constructing and operating the sensor.
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:
A sampler cap includes a sampler connector, an analyzer connector and a liquid impermeable closure member, which may be a membrane or a filter. The sampler cap may be used to transfer a test sample to an analyzer without removing the sampler cap from the sampler.
Abstract:
The apparatus is for example an apparatus for blood gas analysis and has equipment for automatic introduction of reference fluid for the apparatus, comprising a holder (81) for concurrent hold of several ampoules (10) with reference fluid, for bringing a selected container into a specific position in relation to means (28) for opening the container, for bringing the opened container into a specific position in relation to an inlet aggregate for introduction of fluid from the container into the apparatus, and after activation of the inlet aggregate, for removing the container and the inlet aggregate from each other. The ampoule (10) is opened by pressing down a cap. Another ampoule (10) has a planar membrane comprising one or several glass layers.
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:
A blood analyzer has a control system controlling the operation of the analyzer, a sensor measuring a parameter of a blood sample, exposure means exposing the sensor to the blood sample, reporting means reporting the parameter of the blood sample, and a sample handler. The sample handler comprises a sampler bed receiving a blood sampler which contains the blood sample and a stirring element. The sample handler further comprises moving means moving the stirring element in the blood sampler when the sampler is arranged in the sampler bed. The blood analyzer is capable of handling and analyzing blood samples. A blood sample handler is provided as well, as are methods for handling and analyzing of a blood sample. The moving means moving the stirring element is preferably a magnet and the stirring element is magnetic.
Abstract:
A sampler cap includes a sampler connector, an analyzer connector and a liquid impermeable closure member, which may be a membrane or a filter. The sampler cap may be used to transfer a test sample to an analyzer without removing the sampler cap from the sampler.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an enzyme sensor for measuring the concentration or activity of an analyte of a test fluid. The sensor has at least one enzyme layer comprising an immobilised enzyme for which the analyte is a substrate. The immobilised enzyme is obtained by formation of one or more covalent link(s), optionally by using a cross-linking agent, between the enzyme and at least one type of macromolecule in the presence of a competitive inhibitor for said enzyme. The present invention also relates to a membrane for an enzyme sensor. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for stabilising the enzymatic activity of an enzyme sensor.