Test-sensor production monitoring using XRF spectrometry

Details Test-sensor production monitoring using XRF spectrometry Test-sensor production monitoring using XRF spectrometry

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Prouty, Rebecca (Department: 1653)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Fluorescence

C435S004000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08005188

ABSTRACT:
A method for monitoring test sensors comprising the steps of, providing a test sensor comprising a reagent including an enzyme and a metal mediator; monitoring the amount of metal in the mediator of the reagent using X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and determining from the amount of metal in the mediator an amount of the reagent on the test sensor.

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