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Massey doesn't do this on his own. The ensemble cast is exceptional, from the teacher who helps him improve his education, to the local judge, to his law partner and Stephen A. Douglas. All these people help make this film the exceptional story that it is.
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Robert E. Sherwood wrote the screenplay based on his Pulitzer Prize winning play, and Raymond Massey, Howard Da Silva (Jack Armstrong), and Herbert Rudley (Seth Gale) re-create their stage roles.
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Mossip, George, Gerry, Rapid and Hamzars, thank you all very much for your great comments. I have many similar photos, which I don't show, because I was afraid you might be bored. George, shopping mall?? I am not sure, what it means, but it sounds nice anyway :) ! Gerry, I had a look at the video, there is quite a chaos, I guess, people drive around with summer tyres. ;) As for the photo opportunities, don't be sad, ;)) I mean, you have got the sea, which we don't. I'll switch over to my Irish photos soon again. Rapid, im Moment haben auch wir wieder trübe Tage, und du bist im Vorteil mit deinen Baugerüsten und malerischen Stadtbildern! ;)
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May, I'm sorry, I was being facetious. A shopping mall would ruin this beautiful landscape (something we might do in North America!) Also, we wouldn't get bored.
Thanks George for just avoiding it then! :)) In any case, I would have looked it up, before agreeing! ;) May
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Good heavens, Gerry! No winter tyres?! ;) I am certainly never travelling to Ireland in winter, or best remain in one place, if there is any snow. But on the other hand - how nice, you don't really have to shovel snow. :)
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WASHINGTON -- Rep. Rush Holt, D-N.J., formally asked the House to recognize the court challenge in Florida's 13th Congressional District in the Sarasota area. Rep. Vern Buchanan, who was sworn in Thursday, won by 369 votes, but Democrat Christine Jennings contends the electronic voting machines didn't work correctly because 18,000 people who voted in other elections did not vote in the House race.
On the House floor, Holt asked Speaker Nancy Pelosi if a notice of contest had been filed with the clerk on behalf of Jennings.
Pelosi said the notice had been filed with the clerk.
"The House remains the judge of the elections of its members," Pelosi said. "The seating of this member-elect (Buchanan) is entirely without prejudice to the contest over the final right to that seat."
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"Only after court proceedings and a congressional investigation seeking answers about the Sarasota undervote have run their course, and only after Sarasota's election problems have been remedied, should someone be permanently seated," Neas said.
Buchanan and Jennings were vying for the seat to replace Katherine Harris, who lost her Senate challenge to Democrat Bill Nelson.
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#1 Jan 24, 2013
I just moved into the area, and I'm not really acclimated to it yet, but I know there area few head shops around, anyone know if either of them still sell their various potpurri's and incenses? or what's going on with that now in Ky?
#2 Jan 24, 2013
Dark wings still carries, not sure about grannies. The law currently states it is NOT illegal to sell or possess only to manufacture it. That could change at anytime though.
#3 Jan 24, 2013
I'm pretty sure dark wings doesn't sell t anymore. Last I heard they were forced to stop selling.
#4 Jan 24, 2013
Those places are crawling with satan and his demons. No god fearing christen would go near those places. Only the children of Satan go to those places. I will pray that Satan's demons leave your soul. In the meantime you should strip naked and drive around town with your windows down yelling at every man you see, please help screw the devil out of me.
#5 Jan 24, 2013
And I will pray that God has mercy on your judgmental soul.
#7 Jan 24, 2013
Their is plenty of regular pot in the area, I wouldn't mess with that garbage!!
#8 Jan 24, 2013
some of us have jobs with drug tests for various reasons.the high is unbelievable better than sex... Yes that's what I said. If they would just legalize pot it would take care of that particular problem with this synthetic crap I do believe long term is bad for your health everyone Ive known who does this regularly has a awful cough that never seems to go away.
#9 Jan 24, 2013
Well Cheech I've tried it a few times and all I can say is if you think its better than sex I don't think your doing it right!!
#10 Jan 25, 2013
Granny's is by far the better place to go but if u are looking for that synthetic garbage granny's isn't for u!
#11 Jan 25, 2013
Kelly Stakes character is an idiot!
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#12 Jan 25, 2013
Yeah. Granny's sells better everything. What sucks is that they won't by local made goods, because it's cheaper for them to buy from places like china. So it's weird their big thing is "buy locally from your local head shop".
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#13 Jan 25, 2013
Listen that stuff is bad news when it first came out it wasent that bad but after they have changed ingredients a couple times it's pure f your world up.... I've seen two people leave party's in an ambulance two diff times both were having what appeared to be seizures an it wasent the first time for either of them. Do yourself a favor and stay away from that shit.
#14 Jan 25, 2013
ok i think you all are a little confused... dark wings does sell it so does fat cats(the herbal not the salts(no one should carry the salts they shouldnt have even invited that).... grannys never did but they are good to go to for your instruments... they keep banning it and the only reason they did the last time is cause stupid senators son did a whole bunch at once...and i think he died or something.... regular smoker and it hasnt harmed anyone i know that does it... you just have to take it easy.... and no one wants to get real pot cause they can get busted to easy (dont know why its going to be legal soon)and they like to keep their jobs..... personally like the fake better gives a better buzzzzz......but you should try mixing real and fake and see what you get... and yes some people just shouldnt do it cause of medications or diabetes just like everything else you need to do research on it....
#15 Jan 25, 2013
[QUOTE who="opinion#9"]< quoted text>Yeah. Granny's sells better everything. What sucks is that they won't by local made goods, because it's cheaper for them to buy from places like china. So it's weird their big thing is "buy locally from your local head shop".[/QUOTE]
I've been screaming that for years!!! I can't shop eBay for same stuff but cheaper & delivered to my mailbox. I refuse to shop there anymore. I'd rather go to etsy or MANY social media outlets that you buy from the actual person...not a mass produce $1.00 necklace for $20.
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#16 Jan 26, 2013
They're way to over priced. I've also found things online identical to things I'd stupidly bought there for less than half the price. I'll probably never spend money in there again. I went in with a friend about a month ago and couldn't believe the prices on some of that crap.
#17 Feb 16, 2013
Opinion 9 You wrote
Yeah. Granny's sells better everything. What sucks is that they won't by local made goods, because it's cheaper for them to buy from places like china. So it's weird their big thing is "buy locally from your local head shop"..........
then Goody says, in First person "I buy local stuff all the time. I will even put people to work spinning hemp necklaces.
I just bought some nice stuff off of Josh Thacker any local tri-state person should search his name and look at his stuff.
Not only do I buy Local, but most all of the glass is bought at a show that's strictly American glass blowers so the don't have to worry about the Chinese."
I used to tell people, "we don't buy local, b/c what product the people that just come off the street HAVE is over priced or it's not the right fit for the store."
Oh yea, and you Chruch Lady, please, please, understand we are good God fearing people. I want to sit and chat with God quite a lot. I want to walk in the Spirit. I know I am. God proves it to me moment by moment. I have studied all religions during my 8 years of college. Why don't you let me buy you lunch at frog town and we will chat about the evils that might not be so evil.
I. Mean God continues to grow his Own. Sounds like your of the age it might benifit you it is legal or decriminalized in 23 states. Hello......
#18 Feb 16, 2013
And goody jr is full of shit!!!
#19 Feb 16, 2013
Is this Bendie or Tyler?
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According to my sources, some employees were let go immediately, some were given notice for the end of OCT, some given notice for NOV and some for the end of DEC.
I have heard from some folks at PHS that they are not meeting their numbers and even with this cut, it is unlikely they will make their numbers for the year. Watch the stock to fall below 30's. Good time to short or buy when it is low.
Lay offs are across all functional units, unless your department has an exemption. So far, most of what I heard took place this week. If your department can cut 10-15% expenses, you do not have to do lay offs.
Actually the lay offs took place yesterday with severance.
Unfortunely, they are true.
I havn't bought PHS yet. I think it is going to be a good investment but I do not like it from a technical aspect yet. It couldnt stay above the downtrend line which makes me think this was a false breakout and there may be more downside in the stock. It could see the 20's if we dont get some volume buying here. Seems to be a little overhead supply. I could be wrong but I am waiting.
For the past 3 years I have made a bundle with this stock. Just follow the rule-buy low and sell high-buy low and sell high- and I do this frequently with this stock. They seem to do a lot of reorganizations with layoffs usually by OCT,DEC,MAR,and JUNE. I'm s/w concerned about their cash flow for the year end but the 3rd quarter results should be OK!
UBS price target $48.
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The flg is either --delete or spaces depending on how I want to back up the dir. I believe this is slow for some reason I can't fathom. I think it is transferring files unnecessarily when backing up. I can see file parts being sent(and growing) when viewed through Explorer and wondering why it is so.
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This beloved cult classic is on DVD and ready for you to do the Time Warp. This movie is not for the prudent, and is a must see with friends. Highly Recommended.
My 12 year old daughter has a friend who is just in love with the "Rocky Horror Picture Show", and she wanted to purchase the DVD for her friend's Christmas gift. After obtaining permission from the mom (the movie is rated R), I did an online search for the site that offered it most economically. I was surprised that Wal-Mart offered it, and including shipping, it was by far the most reasonably priced. I ordered it on December 18 (and did not choose expedited delivery) and received it on the 21st - three full days before it was expected. Now the girls are busy doing the "Time Warp" and enjoying the music!
When the dvd came, I was unhappy because it wasn't fastened in the case and had a few minor scratches. The movie itself, I loved. There is soooo many different ways of playing it. You have a choice between the American version or the U.K. version. you have your commentary, thatrical experience, prompter (when do you spuirt your water pistol and scream). There's also the DVD-ROM games. This is in English 5.1 Surround, and English Mono. The subtitles are in English and Spanish.
NOT your typical movie/musical. NOT one thing about this musical is standard. I normally hate musicals ...but not this one.... The story is so different, the acting is so superior, the production... spot on! This is a cult classic that brings them out of the woodwork. The midnight showing of this film can now be in your home for only five dollars....what a deal. The fun romp through absurdity makes fun of horror shows , gender roles, movies and Hollywood as well as horror shows in general. This movie is not for children or some adults. You must have a sense of humor to fully enjoy the theme and production of this film. Next time you see someone doing the "Time Warp Dance" you will know where i comes from.
It's a musical romp through insanity on a rainy night. You'll laugh & scream at some of the bits they pull off quite well for a low budget film. This movie is the definition of a cult film. Anything starring Tim Curry is funny, but there's an all star cast that joins him. Meatloaf as Eddie, Little Nell as Columbia, Susan Sarandon as Janet, Barry Bostwick as Brad, and Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff. Love the soundtrack as much as the film.
Purchased two copies . One for myself and one to gift to my best friend who introduced me to Rocky Horror years ago. Great price for a classic show. We watched my copy together over the weekend and enjoyed it as much as we did the first time . Still trying to figure out the difference between the American and British versions? DVD gives a choice as to which you want to view.
Whether you were the generation that saw its first release or the younger generation, this movie is a cult classic. This sensation movie will make you laugh, sing, and even dance! Tim Curry is amazing in his role of Dr. Frank, the eccentric doctor, in the film. If you are looking for a blast to the past and a crazy ride, buy this movie from your local walmart or online.
I actually bought it as a Christmas gift for my daughter she loved it and I'm so surprised that I found it at Walmart. I was very happy that I could have it shipped to the store and then pick it up.
I really love this movie! It's one of the best Cult classics ever! Tim Curry, Susan Surandon, Barry Bostwick and others are amazing in this film. I have a 12 year old cousin who LOVES this movie! :) This movie is truly amazing! Everyone should watch this movie.
the Rocky Horror Picture Show is just as weird and funny as when we used to go watch it at the midnight movies years ago. Made me want to get up and dance and sing to yhe "Time Warp". The walmart site to store however was horrible and I won't use it again
I was disappointed that I had to order online. Especially because of wal marts shipping options. 10$ for express shipping is ridiculous. When my movie finally arrived (3weeks later) the case was damaged. I'm just glad I finally have my favorite movie!
I would love it no matter where it came from. I picked up the DVD today, 10/22/14 but received an email from Wal-Mart that there was a delay in getting it to my store. DUH!!!!
I had this movie before and apparently lost it in the move. This is a great movie/musical. This movie has a lot of well known people, but I don't think they were that well known at the time of this movie.
Great movie...great value! I am proud to own this movie. I don't know why I took so long to get it. I have always loved this movie and have gone to see the live productions many times. It's always an experience.
I love this movie, my mother introduced it to me and that is who i bought it for, she was extremely happy to get it and it even had additional footage that the movie you get on amazon/vudu has! Very happy!
I love this movie....my friend made me watch it and now it is like one of my favorite movies...even though it is an old moive it is really good and the songs on it get stuck in your head very easy
Rocky Horror Picture Show is an excellent rock 'n roll musical. I recommend it to anyone that is mature enough to endure a sensual movie.
I remember this movie from my college days and had to get it for my 16 y.o. daughter! She has watched it 3 times since we received it!


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|Eric M. Nelson, Matthew A. Coe
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|Diabetes Diagnostics, Inc.
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to analyzing liquid samples and more specifically to controlling the absorption of a liquid sample by an absorbent layer, thereby reducing the effect of hematocrit.
2. Background Information
Test strips are widely available for conveniently analyzing liquid samples. Typically, a test strip has one or more layers of absorbent material containing chemical reagents. When the liquid sample is applied to the absorbent layers, the reagents react with the components of interest in the test sample. The resulting reaction can then be measured by a variety of means to yield a measurement of the components in the sample.
For example, it is useful for certain diabetes patients to monitor the concentration of glucose in their blood. A glucose test strip can have an absorbent layer containing reagents that react with glucose present in the blood sample. When a patient applies a blood sample to the absorbent layer, the reagents then react with the glucose in the sample. If the reaction results in a detectable color change—turning the absorbent layer from colorless to dark blue, for example—the reaction can then be measured, and the amount of color produced related to the concentration of glucose in the blood sample.
A patient will typically use the test strip with a separate device that can measure the chemical reaction on the absorbent layer and display the patient's blood glucose concentration. One such device uses a reflectance meter, which measures reflected light of specific wavelengths, to monitor the light reflected from the surface of the absorbent layer. As the chemical reaction in the absorbent layer causes the color change, the reflectance meter can monitor the reaction by detecting changes in the light reflected from the surface of the absorbent layer. For example, as the chemical reaction proceeds, the reflectance meter can measure an increase of blue light reflected from the absorbent layer surface. Thus, the reflectance of light from the absorbent layer can be used to monitor the chemical reaction and thereby determine the glucose concentration in the blood sample.
However, these reflectance measurements can be subject to variability, leading to inconsistent results. One factor is the volume of liquid sample applied to the absorbent layer. Ideally, when the sample is applied to the absorbent layer, it should be thoroughly absorbed by the layer. In practice, however, excess sample may be applied so that the absorbent layer becomes overly saturated with the sample. As a result, a layer of excess sample can collect on the bottom surface of the absorbent layer, causing the surface to become shiny. This shininess, called wet-through, can dramatically increase the reflectance of the absorbent layer, distorting the measurement of the reaction and providing misleading information to the patient.
A second variable that can affect the test results is the hematocrit of the patient's blood, which is a measure of the relative amount of red blood cells and plasma in a blood sample. Because the hematocrit of a patient's blood sample can vary, the absorption of the sample by the absorbent layer can vary as well, resulting in hematocrit-dependent measurements of the patient's blood glucose concentration.
Thus, there is a need for controlling the absorption of a liquid sample by an absorbent layer and reducing the effect of hematocrit. The present invention satisfies these needs and provides related advantages as well.
The present invention provides a method for controlling the absorption of a liquid sample through an absorbent layer 2 by (a) providing an air gap 4 c defined by the absorbent layer 2, at least one side wall 4 d and a translucent window 6; and (b) applying the liquid sample to the absorbent layer on the side opposite to the air gap 2 a. As a result, the sample absorption is controlled by preventing the release of air from the air gap 4 c.
The present invention also provides an apparatus for performing the method of the invention. The apparatus has an absorbent layer 2, at least one side wall 4 d and a translucent window 6, where the layer, walls and window define an air gap 4 c.
FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of one embodiment of the apparatus (not to scale).
FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the apparatus (not to scale). The plane of the cross-section is indicated in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 shows an exploded isometric view of another embodiment of the apparatus including optional elements (not to scale).
For convenience, the elements and features assigned numbers in FIGS. 1 to 3 are listed below:
1: Second layer (optional)
2: Absorbent layer, with application surface 2 a and opposite viewing surface 2 b.
3: Adhesive layer with hole 3 c and inner surface 3 d
4: Handle, with hole 4 c and inner surface 4 d
5: Adhesive layer with hole 5 c and inner surface 5 d
6: Translucent window with surface 6 a.
7: Generalized line of sight
FIG. 4 compares the relative volume-dependence of test strip Model A (with air gap) and Model B (without air gap).
FIG. 5 compares the relative hematocrit-dependence of test strip Models A and B.
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the absorption of a liquid sample by an absorbent layer. When a liquid sample is applied to the application surface 2 a of the absorbent layer 2, the sample is absorbed. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2, an air gap 4 c is provided, defined by the viewing surface 2 b on the opposite side of the absorbent layer 2, at least one side wall 4 d and a surface of a translucent window 6 a. The "air gap" thus defined is an air-tight chamber with ambient air pressure.
Absorption of the liquid sample causes a slight increase in pressure within the air gap compared with the ambient pressure. This pressure increase can be explained by the decrease in effective volume of the air gap as the liquid absorbed by the layer displaces air within the layer. Because the air gap lacks an exit for the displaced air to escape, the air gap effectively prevents further sample from being absorbed by the absorbent layer.
As a result of the air gap, excess sample is not absorbed by the absorbent layer, but may pool on the application surface 2 a or be absorbed by an optional second layer 1. Otherwise, a layer of excess sample could form on the viewing surface of the absorbent layer 2 b, an undesirable result called wet-through. Thus, absorption of excess liquid sample is controlled by providing an air gap. "Liquid samples" that can be used with the invention encompass any fluid containing an analyte to be measured, for example blood, serum or plasma. The term also encompasses other "human body fluids" such as sweat, tears, saliva, semen, cerebrospinal fluid, sputum, urine and cervical mucus or swabbings. The term further encompasses food, environmental or industrial samples, depending on the desired application of the article, as long as they are liquid and contain an analyte for measurement.
The liquid sample can be analyzed for specific "analytes" of interest, which are any substances to be detected or quantitated in terms of concentration. For example, the analyte can be glucose, fructose, or other sugars, cholesterol, ketones, lipids, uric acid or specific amino acids such as phenylalanine. The analyte can also be proteins, for example enzymes such as amylase, creatine kinase or alanine aminotransferase. Furthermore, the analyte can be glycated proteins, for example serum or plasma glycated protein as measured by fructosamine, or red blood cell glycated protein as measured by glycated hemoglobin, in particular HbA1C. Other analytes are described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,597,532, incorporated herein by reference.
The "absorbent layer" can be any material that is permeable to gas when dry and can absorb liquid, but is relatively less permeable to gas when saturated or partially saturated with liquid. A particular absorbent layer is BIODYNE A 0.65 μm pore size nylon membrane (Pall Corp.; East Hills, N.Y.). The absorbent layer can contain a reagent that indicates the presence of an analyte such as glucose or fructosamine. Representative absorbent layers are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,470,752, U.S. Pat. No. 5,597,532 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,695,949, each incorporated herein by reference.
A particularly useful absorbent layer contains a reagent that reacts with glucose in the liquid sample, for example a glucose oxidase/horseradish peroxidase system (Toyobo Inc.; Tokyo, Japan). Another useful system for reacting with glucose is N-ethyl-N-2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl-3,5-dimethylaniline (MAOS) (Dojindo Laboratories; Kumamoto, Japan) and N-ethyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)-m-toluidine (TOOS). Other reagents include the combination of 4-aminoantipyrene and chromotropic acid (AAP-CTA) and the combination of 3-methyl-2-benzothiazoline hydrazone hydrochloride (MBTH) and either 3-dimethylaminobenzoic acid (DMAB) or 8-anilo-1-napthalenesulfonate (ANS).
The absorbent layer can be attached to a handle 4 so the user to hold the test strip without touching the absorbent layer. The handle contains a hole 4 c, whose inner walls 4 d partially define the air gap. For example, FIG. 3 shows that the side wall 4 d is the inner surface of a hole 4 c. Although hole 4 c is circular in FIG. 3, it can also be of any shape so that there can be two or more distinct side walls forming the air gap.
The handle 4 can be attached to the absorbent layer 2 by any means for adhering two layers together so long as the resulting air gap is secure against the escape of air and does not occlude the viewing surface of the absorbent layer 2 b along the line of sight 7. For example, the means for adhering can be acrylic-, rubber- or silicone-based adhesives. A particularly useful acrylic-based adhesive layer is FAS-TAPE 8311 double-coated acrylic-based adhesive (Avery-Dennison, Inc.; Pasadena, Calif.). Other adhesives include 3M 444 or 3M 415 double-coated adhesives (3M; Minneapolis, Minn.). Means for adhering the sintered polymer to the solid can also include PVC plastic pipe cement, epoxy, heat staking, clamping, bolting, nailing, compression fitting and immobilization by vacuum.
The test strip also has a translucent window 6, which partially defines the air gap 4 c by one of its surfaces 6 a. The "translucent window" should allow light to travel substantially along line of sight 7 to pass through the window 6 and reach the viewing surface 2 b and be reflected back through window 6 so that the reflected light can be detected.
Because the liquid sample may be warmer or colder than the ambient temperature moisture may form on a surface of the window 6, interfering with light along the line of sight. Accordingly, the window may be treated to be "non-fogging" so that temperature differences in the window do not result in condensation of moisture from the ambient atmosphere. The window 6 can be attached to the handle 4 by any of the means for adhering two layers discussed above.
Thus, as shown in FIG. 3, an adhesive layer 3 can be used to attach the absorbent layer 2 to the handle 4, and another adhesive layer 5 can be used to attach the handle 4 to the window 6. In such cases, the adhesive layers 3 and 5 should have holes 3 c and 5 c so that they do not interfere with line of sight 7. Furthermore, the air gap will then be defined by the viewing surface of the absorbent layer 2 b, by the inner side walls of the adhesive layer 3 d, of the handle 4 d and of the second adhesive layer 5 d, and by the surface of the window 6 a.
Additional layers can be added to the apparatus, for example a second layer 1 for separating a whole blood sample and allowing blood plasma to reach the application surface of absorbent layer 2 a. Such layers are well known in the art and are exemplified by the whole blood separation layers in U.S. Pat. No. 5,725,774, which is incorporated by reference.
I. Construction of Test Strip with Air Gap
To compare the performance of test strips with and without the air gap feature, three models of test strips were assembled: Model A with the air gap and Models B and C without an air gap. Each of the models had a solid polyester handle 4 and an absorbent layer 2, which was BIODYNE A 0.65 μm pore size nylon membrane (Pall Corp.; East Hills, N.Y.). The absorbent layer was impregnated with a glucose oxidase/horseradish peroxidase system (Toyobo Inc.; Tokyo, Japan) and MAOS (N-ethyl-N-2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl-3,5-dimethylaniline, sodium salt, monohydrate) (Dojindo Laboratories; Kumamoto, Japan). The handle 4 and absorbent layer 2 were attached with an adhesive layer 3, which was FAS-TAPE 8311 double-coated acrylic-based adhesive (Avery-Dennison, Inc.; Pasadena, Calif.). These common features were modified in the three models as follows.
Model A, which featured the air gap, also had a translucent window 6 of MYLAR D 4 mil-thick transparent polyester film (Dupont & Co.; Wilmington, Del.). The film was treated by dipping in PERFECT VIEW non-aerosol anti-fog lens cleaner (Tyr Sport Inc.; Huntington Beach, Calif.). The film was attached to the handle 4 by an adhesive layer 5, which was the same as adhesive layer 3 above. A second layer 1 was T667 or 6664 spunbonded white polyester fabric (Reemay, Inc.; Old Hickory, Tenn.). The second layer was treated with between 0.0001% and 0.1% PLURONIC polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene block copolymer (Pragmatics Inc.; Oak Ridge, Tenn.), 8% mannitol, and 0.15% hexadimethrin, all in a 0.85% NaCl solution.
Model B had a second layer 1 of hydrophillic 0.0635 cm thick POREX XM-1342 sintered high density polyethylene (HDPE) treated as described for second layer 1 in Model A. The layer was further treated as described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/006,787, filed Jan. 14, 1998.
Model C had a second layer 1 of T667 or 6664 spunbonded white polyester fabric (Reemay, Inc.; Old Hickory, Tenn.). The second layer was treated as described for second layer 1 in Model A.
II. Preparation of Test Samples and Measurement Methods
Whole blood samples, treated with tripotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) as an anticoagulant, were prepared by allowing the samples to metabolize to a value less than 50mg/dL, then spiking the sample with a concentrated glucose solution. The final glucose concentration of the sample was verified by a YSI Stat-2300 Glucose Analyzer (Yellow Springs Instruments Inc., Yellow Springs, Ohio).
The sample was then applied to a test strip when inserted into a device containing a reflectance meter. A light-emitting diode (LED) in the device directed light having a wavelength of 635 nm to the viewing surface of the absorbent layer 2 b essentially along line of sight 7. The reflectance of the viewing surface 2 b was measured by the reflectance meter over time using a silicon photodiode, which generated an analog signal. The signal was then processed by a transconductance amplifier, a synchronous detector, an analog-to-digital converter and a microprocessor. Automated processing and analysis of such detector signals is well known in the field of medical devices (see, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,597,532). The microprocessor then displayed the calculated values for the concentration of glucose based on a standard curve using samples having known glucose concentrations.
III. Improved Measurement Consistency From Using Air Gap
The following example shows that test strips featuring an air gap provide more consistent measurements than models without an air gap.
Blood samples with an adjusted hematocrit of 40% were prepared at five concentrations of glucose: about 50, 100, 200, 350 and 500 mg/dL. The concentrations were later verified by the YSI Stat-2300 Glucose Analyzer. Samples of 15 μL were applied to 16 strips of each of the three models and measured using the device described in Example II. The results were as follows in terms of the percent coefficient of variation (%CV=standard deviation/mean):
Glucose mg/dL
Model A
Model B
Model C
(by YSI)
average % CV:
These results show that Model A, which features the air gap, has a significantly less variability than Models B and C, which do not feature an air gap, resulting in more consistent measurements.
IV. Reduced Volume-dependency From Using Air Gap
As discussed above, the measured glucose concentration may vary, depending on the volume of the sample applied to the strip, because of wet-through. The following example shows that the measurements from test strips with an air gap are less subject to variation due to changes in the volume of the sample.
Blood samples were prepared at about 100, 300 and 500 mg/dL as described in Example III. Samples of 3.5, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 μL of each concentration were applied to 4 strips each of models A and B, and measured using the device described in Example II.
The results are shown in FIG. 4, which show the average measured glucose concentrations (y-axis) using models A (three sets of solid lines) and B (three sets of dotted lines) for varying sample volumes (x-axis) and varying actual glucose concentrations (upper, middle and lower pairs of solid and dotted lines). It is apparent that measured glucose concentrations for Model A, with the air gap, is more consistent across a range of sample volumes from 4 μl to 40 μl. In contrast, the measurements from Model B are only somewhat consistent between 10 μl and 40 μl.
This shows that the measured concentration using Model A, which has an air gap, is less likely than Model B to be affected by the volume of the sample.
V. Improved Hematocrit-independence From Using Air Gap
Measurements of glucose concentration can also vary depending on the hematocrit, which is a measure of the relative amounts of red blood cells and plasma in a blood sample. The following example shows that the results from test strips with an air gap are less likely to be affected by the hematocrit of the blood sample than test strips without an air gap.
Blood samples were prepared at about 100, 200 and 400 mg/dL as described in Example III with hematocrits of 0 (plasma), 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 80%, where 80% represents the hematocrit of a sample when it is spun at 5000 rpm for 30 minutes and all plasma is removed. Sample volumes of 15 μl were applied to each of 8 strips of Models A and B each, using the device described in Example II.
These results, as shown in FIG. 5, show the average measured glucose concentrations (y-axis) using models A (three sets of solid lines) and B (three sets of dotted lines) for varying sample hematocrit values (x-axis) and varying actual glucose concentrations (upper, middle and lower pairs of solid and dotted lines). It is apparent that Model A yields relatively consistent glucose measurements over the range of hematocrit values. In contrast, Model B can yield misleadingly low measurements as the hematocrit increases, especially when the sample contains high concentrations of glucose. Thus, the measurements using Model A, which features the air gap, are less hematocrit-dependent than Model B, which lacks an air gap.
Although the present invention has been described by the disclosed embodiments, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the specific examples are provided to illustrate, not to limit, the invention. It should be understood that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is limited only by the following claims.
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