Patent ID: 8728299
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: C12Q,G01N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of increasing the performance of a quantitative analyte determination assay comprising: introducing an analyte containing sample having a liquid component to an electrochemical sensor strip, the strip having a base, a first conductor on the base, a second conductor on the base, and at least one first layer on at least the first conductor, applying an electric potential between the first and the second conductors in the form of at least 2 read pulses within 3 to 14 seconds; and measuring a current from at least one of the read pulses to provide a quantitative value of the analyte concentration in the sample with increased performance attributable to at least one performance parameter selected from the group consisting of a stability bias of less than ±10% after the strip is stored at 50° C. for 2 weeks, a hematocrit bias of less than ±10% over a 20 to 60% hematocrit range for whole blood samples, an intercept to slope ratio of at most 10 mg/dL, and combinations thereof.