| 摘要 |
The invention relates to test sensor packages comprising a test sensor, such as diagnostic test sensors, and associated packaging. In particular the invention relates to test sensors and test sensor packaging that restricts ingress of external elements such as moisture and/or light to active regions of the test sensors. The invention also relates to apparatus comprising a holder for test sensor packaging. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing, and methods of use, of test sensor packaging and of test sensors contained therein. In particular, the invention relates to a test sensor package comprising: at least one test sensor (20) having first (28) and second (29) major surfaces comprising: a proximal portion (12); an intermediate portion (14) for receiving a sample; a separable distal portion (16), movable with respect to the proximal (12) and intermediate (14) portions of the test sensor (20), the separable distal portion (16) comprising a handle portion (116); at least one force transmitting connection member (216) between the handle portion (116) and at least one of the proximal portion (12) and intermediate portion (14); and an anchor cover leaf (24) extending over at least part of one of the major surfaces (28, 29) of the test sensor (20) configured to anchor the test sensor (20), whereby, in use, a user can grip and pull the handle portion (116), firstly, to move the separable distal portion (16) with respect to the remainder of the test sensor (20) so as to detach it from the anchor cover leaf (24) and, secondly, to exert a force on the remainder of the test sensor (20) via the at least one force transmitting connection member (216) so as to detach the remainder of the test sensor (20) from the anchor cover leaf (24). Figure 1 |
