| 摘要 |
When a sample of biological origin is analyzed using an electrochemical process, particularly in cases in which an aqueous solution is used as the measurement medium, when a voltage of +1.2 V or greater (herein, with saturated silver-silver chloride electrode potential as a reference) is applied, there are instances in which bubbles are observed to be produced within the flow cell, due to an electrolysis reaction deriving from the measurement buffer. There is a possibility that bubbles produced on the electrode will cover the electrode surface, reducing the effective surface area of the electrode. There is moreover a possibility that the distribution of magnetic particles captured on the electrode will be disturbed by the gas produced thereby, lowering the reproducibility of the results of the analysis. In view of the foregoing problem, the present invention provides a means for deaeration of the measurement medium prior to introduction of the measurement medium into the detector, thereby minimizing the effects of bubble production in degrading the analytical capability, and providing an automatic analytical apparatus with which it is possible to carry out highly sensitive electrochemical analysis. |
