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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2005
Wolfgang-reinhold Knappe, Ludwigshafen, DE;
Franz Wittmann, Hockenheim, DE;
Dan Mosoiu, Limbergerhof, DE;
Carina Horn, Biblis, DE;
Joachim Hoenes, Zwingenberg, DE;
Wolfgang-Reinhold Knappe, Ludwigshafen, DE;
Franz Wittmann, Hockenheim, DE;
Dan Mosoiu, Limbergerhof, DE;
Carina Horn, Biblis, DE;
Joachim Hoenes, Zwingenberg, DE;
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
The invention concerns test elements and methods for the optical detection of an analyte in a sample. The test element includes a support having at least one transparent portion, and a one-layer film positioned on the support. The film has a thickness when dry of less than about 10 μm. The method includes contacting the sample with the test element and determining the analyte concentration in the sample.