Patent ID: 8632664
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A test meter for use with a dual-chamber, multi-analyte test strip, the test meter comprising: a test strip receiving module with: a signal processing module, wherein the signal processing module is configured to receive a first signal via the first electrical connector and the third electrical connector and employ the first signal for the determination of a first analyte in a bodily fluid sample applied to the dual-chamber, multi-analyte test strip; and wherein the signal processing module is also configured to receive a second signal via the second electrical connector and fourth electrical connector and employ the second signal for the determination of a second analyte in the bodily fluid sample applied to the dual-chamber, multi-analyte test strip, and wherein the third electrical connector is configured to contact the first counter/reference contact pad in an opposing manner with respect to the contact of the fourth electrical connector and the second counter/reference contact pad; and wherein the third electrical connector and the fourth electrical connector are in an opposing configuration, and wherein the test strip receiving module is configured for operationally receiving a multi-analyte test strip with: wherein the second sample-receiving chamber overlies the second working electrode, and wherein the second counter/reference electrode layer is exposed to the second sample receiving chamber and configured in an opposing relationship to the second working electrode.