Patent ID: 7086277
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: C12Q

Abstract:
1. A sensor strip comprising: (a) a base layer having a first major surface and a second major surface; (b) a cover layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface of said cover layer facing the first major surface of said base layer, the first major surface of the cover layer having a layer of mesh adhered thereto; (c) a spacer layer interposed between the first major surface of said cover layer and the first major surface of said base layer to separate said cover layer from said base layer; (d) a flow channel having walls formed by said first major surface of said cover layer, said first major surface of said base layer, and said spacer layer, said flow channel having a reaction site therein, the layer of mesh not contacting the reaction site; (e) a sample application zone, where a liquid sample is introduced into said flow channel; and (f) at least one opening communicating with said flow channel to allow gas to be vented from said flow channel.