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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 17, 1999
Paul F. Corey, Elkhart, IN (US);
Michael J. Pugia, Granger, IN (US);
Gary E. Rehm, Elkhart, IN (US);
Bayer Corporation, Elkhart, IN (US);
Abstract
An improved test strip for determining the presence or concentration of unknown or a constituent in a liquid test sample is disclosed. The test strip comprises a support strip and a test pad, wherein the test pad includes a carrier matrix incorporating a reagent composition capable of interacting with the constituent of interest to produce a detectable or measurable response. The test strip further comprises an infrared dye, applied either to the support strip or incorporated into a test pad, which ensures proper alignment of the test strip in an apparatus having a detection system for the detectable or measurable response. The improved test strip reduces the number of erroneous assays for the constituent of interest.