TEST DEVICE COMPRISING A BEARING MECHANISM FOR TEST ELEMENTS

摘要

The invention relates to a test device (110) for determining at least one analyte concentration in a sample by means of at least one test element (136). The test device (110) can especially be used to measure glucose, especially blood sugar, cholesterol and/or coagulation. The inventive test device comprises a housing (112) which can be closed and opened, and a storage device (134) for receiving at least one test element (136). The at least one test element (136) is embodied in the form of a strip, and the storage device (134) comprises a cartridge (134), preferably a replaceable cartridge (134). Said cartridge (134) comprises a plurality of cavities (135) which are used to receive the strip-type test elements (136) essentially in parallel. The inventive test device also comprises a measuring device having at least one measuring position, and a dispensing device (140, 160). Said dispensing device (140, 160) comprises means (140, 166) for transporting the at least one test element (136) out of at least one storage position of the storage device (134) when the housing (112) is opened.