Inventors:
Joel S. Douglas - Santa Clara CA
Ryszard Radwanski - Morgan Hill CA
Brent G. Duchon - San Jose CA
John H. Priest - Everett WA
David A. Hasker - San Jose CA
John M. Gleisner - Lynnwood WA
Assignee:
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. - Indianapolis IN
International Classification:
G01N 33543
US Classification:
436518, 422 55, 422 56, 422 57, 422 58, 435 4, 4352871, 4352872, 4352877, 4352878, 4352879, 435805, 435810, 435970, 436164, 436169, 436170, 436530, 436805, 436810
Abstract:
A method of making strip for testing for the presence of an analyte generally comprises providing a support member which includes a spreading layer and a reagent layer, and a capillary in communication with the support layer and spreading layer for transporting a sample of body fluid thereto.