Claims
- 1. A test strip for testing for the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of body fluid, the strip comprising:a test area; a first member comprising a capillary defining a predetermined volume, the first member constructed to produce a capillary action which is sufficient to draw a sample of body fluid having a volume corresponding to the predetermined volume of the capillary into the test strip and deliver the sample to the test area; and a second layer attached to the first member.
- 2. The strip of claim 1, wherein the capillary is hydrophillic.
- 3. The strip of claim 1, wherein the predetermined volume is 1-5 microliters.
- 4. A method of collecting and transporting a fluid sample, the method comprising the steps of:(i) providing a test strip comprising: a test area; a first member comprising a capillary defining a predetermined volume; and a second layer attached to the first member; (ii) introducing the sample into the test strip via the capillary; (iii) filling the predetermined volume of the capillary with the sample; and (iv) transporting the sample to the test area.
- 5. The method of claim 4, wherein step (i) further comprises providing the capillary with hydrophillic properties.
- 6. The method of claim 4, wherein step (i) further comprises providing the capillary with a predetermined volume of 1-5 microliters.
Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/874,468, filed Jun. 17, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,948,695.
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