Glucose determination method
Abstract
Abstract An electrochemical apparatus especially applicable for clinical use in determining glucose concentrations in solutions thereof comprising (1) a sample reservoir, (2) a glucose oxidase member consisting essentially of a well closed at the bottom by a dialysis membrane and containing an anode, glucose oxidase and a buffer solution, (3) a reference member consisting essentially of a well closed at the bottom by a dialysis membrane and containing an anode and buffer solution, (4) a cathode, (5) means for positioning the members and the cathode in the sample reservoir, (6) means for applying a voltage between the cathode and the anodes, and (7) means for measuring the electrical currents produced. The process for using the apparatus comprises adding a buffered glucose solution to the sample reservoir, immersing the cathode and the members into the solution, adding a quinone either to the members or to the glucose solution, applying a voltage between the cathode and the anodes and measuring the currents produced.
Inventors
- 👤 David L Williams
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