Patent ID: 6572745
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
An electrochemical device for cooperating with a meter to measure changes in electrochemical properties of a fluid sample as a result of chemical or enzymatic reactions, comprising:a unitary single piece body of molded plastic insulative material with a first end and an opposing second end; at least two electrically conductive electrodes substantially molded into with at least a part thereof encased by the plastic, wherein the electrodes are disposed in fixed longitudinal relation in the insulative material; means for connecting a meter to the body; means for receiving a fluid sample; means for detecting when a sufficient amount of fluid sample has been received selected from the group consisting of (a) an electrical indication and (b) a visual indication; and, one or more substances deposited on at least one of the electrodes to react with the fluid sample to produce electrochemical changes correlative to the concentration of an analyte in the sample.