System and method for examining a liquid sample

摘要

#CMT# #/CMT# The system for the examination of liquid samples, especially to determine blood glucose levels, has a number of test elements (14) preferably in a test strip (12) stored in a cassette. The test elements are moved in succession to a delivery point, by a strip advance mechanism, to be soaked by the blood sample and be moved on to the analysis point for scanning by a measurement unit. The scanning station is at a gap from the test element saturation point. The wet test element is moved into place by the transport mechanism and accurately positioned by a positioning unit which stops the movement when the test element is in place for scanning. #CMT#USE : #/CMT# The cassette of test strips is especially for self-monitoring of blood sugar levels at home, several times daily. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : #/CMT# The structure makes it easy for a patient to monitor blood sugar levels frequently, with few hand movements. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : #/CMT# The drawing shows the test strips in a number of positions. 12 : test strips 14 : test elements 38 : reagent zone 42 : sample wetting zone 46 : reference zone.