SENSORS FOR THE DETECTION OF AN ANALYTE

摘要

A sensor (10) for the detection of an analyte includes a first reagent in one section (4) of the housing and at least a second reagent in another section (6) of the housing. The sensor also includes a reservoir (1) of a carrier fluid (that is, a liquid or a gas) within the housing. A release mechanism (3) of the sensor is in operable connection with the reservoir so that when the release mechanism is activated, the carrier fluid is released from the reservoir. The carrier fluid mobilizes the second reagent to contact the first reagent with the second reagent. The interaction of the first reagent and the second reagent is affected by the presence or absence of the analyte to cause a measurable change of state within the sensor.