Patent ID: 8206944
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: C12Q,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A dry stick device for the determination of an analyte in a sample, said device comprises: (i) a solid support, (ii) at least one reagent pad comprising a reagent or a combination of reagents capable of reacting with the analyte, a derivative of said analyte or an indicator compound for said analyte to provide a detectable signal when in a moistened state, the at least one reagent pad providing a first environment for said reagent(s), said first environment permitting an improved storage stability of the reagent(s) and dry stick device when in a non-moistened state, (iii) a regulating pad being in contact with the at least one reagent pad, the regulating pad creating a second environment for said reagent(s) when in a moistened state, said second environment permitting an increased rate of reaction between the analyte and the reagent(s), and wherein the sample is applied to one surface of the dry stick device and the detectable signal is detected on the same surface.