Abstract: An analysis system for testing a biological sample wherein a sensor cover can be or is pneumatically lowered onto a sensor apparatus in order to detect an analyte of the sample. A sensor array having a plurality of sensor fields are fluidically separated from one another by lowering the sensor cover. The sensor apparatus has a housing that is sealingly mounted on the sensor cover in an edge region, the housing surrounding a chip or support of the sensor apparatus at least partially. The sensor cover has a raised portion in a center on a side remote or opposite from the sensor apparatus or is centrally reinforced.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump and an analyzer for testing a biological sample, wherein the pump includes a pump head that is constructed as a screwless assembly, wherein the pump includes a bayonet and/or a beam coupling, and/or wherein rollers of the pump are configured to be pivoted about corresponding pivot axes that intersect with the roller axes.

Abstract: An analysis system for testing a biological sample wherein a sensor cover can be or is pneumatically lowered onto a sensor apparatus in order to detect an analyte of the sample.

Abstract: An analysis device, a cartridge and a method for analysing a sample are provided, including a rotatable pump head having contact elements that are resiliently biased in the axial direction acting on an elastically deformable pump chamber in order to pump or convey a fluid, such as the sample, a reagent or a gas, when the pump head rotates, in particular in a defined and/or efficient manner.

Abstract: A cartridge for testing a sample, in particular, a biological sample, and a method for the production of such a cartridge are provided, the cartridge comprising a main body having a plurality of channels and cavities that are covered by a cover or a film. For the purpose of simple production, liquid reagents are introduced into corresponding storage cavities through the main body, with the storage cavities being optionally (additionally) covered by aluminium film. Furthermore, a conditioned atmosphere is preferably introduced into a closed fluid system in the cartridge containing dry reagents and/or a sensor apparatus.

Abstract: An analysis system and a method for testing a biological sample is provided, wherein the sensitivity of the evaluation electronics of a fluid sensor is specified and/or changed depending on a phase of the test sequence and/or a cartridge identifier of the cartridge, and/or in that the fluid sensor comprises a sensor electrode that is intended for measuring electrical capacitance and is operated in a manner in which it is electrically connected to the evaluation electronics by a single pole and/or by means of a shielded sensor line.

Abstract: A cartridge for analyzing a biological sample, wherein the cartridge includes a fluid system having a plurality of channels and at least one valve, wherein the valve is covered on the outside by a cover, and wherein the valve is configured to be actuated by deforming a wall of the valve.

Abstract: A cartridge and an analysis system for testing a sample, and, in particular, a biological sample are provided, wherein the cartridge includes a connection for a working medium and a planar seal in order to seal the connection while the working medium is being fed into a manipulating apparatus. In embodiments, the cartridge and analysis system includes a pump apparatus for conveying the sample, the pump apparatus including a pump chamber that is elastically deformable by means of a pump head.

Abstract: A cartridge and a method for testing a biological sample are provided, wherein the cartridge is filled, in an open packaging, with the sample to be tested, and wherein the packaging holds and/or supports the cartridge in a latching manner in an open state.

Abstract: An analysis device and method for testing a biological sample by means of a receivable cartridge are proposed, the analysis device comprising at least one actuator for actuating a valve of the cartridge. The actuator comprises a pneumatically loaded membrane and an actuation element that is coupled to said membrane, the return movement into an unactuated position being performed preferably as a result of restoring forces of the membrane.

Abstract: An analysis system and a method for testing a biological sample is proposed, wherein an operating instrument is provided which preferably can be separated from an analysis device with respect to a data connection and/or wirelessly connected to the analysis device.

Abstract: An analysis system and a method for testing a biological sample is proposed, wherein, before the start of the test, the amount of energy remaining in an energy storage means of the analysis device is compared with an energy requirement for the test, and the test is only started if the amount of energy meets the energy requirement, and/or a temperature-control apparatus designed for temperature-controlling the cartridge is controlled depending on an interior space temperature of the analysis device.

Abstract: An analysis device and a method for testing a biological sample are proposed, a cartridge being received in the analysis device and valves of the cartridge being opened automatically.

Abstract: A cartridge for testing a biological sample. The cartridge has a closure element that is fastened to the cartridge in a form-fit or interlocking manner and is a multi-component injection molded closure part having an integrated seal so as to be able to fluidically close a receiving cavity having an integrated vent. The cartridge also has a film cover and an additional aluminum cover in the region of storage cavities for liquid reagents.

Abstract: A cartridge, an analysis system and a method for analysing an in particular biological sample is proposed, wherein a first group having one or more valves and a second group having one or more valves can be or are actuated from different sides of the cartridge.

Abstract: A method for testing a biological sample wherein the sample is divided into a plurality of sample portions, is fed to a sensor arrangement in a first conveying direction and is carried away in a second conveying direction which is opposite to the first conveying direction, and/or a sensor cover is lowered onto a sensor apparatus multiple times. Furthermore, a cartridge for testing a biological sample wherein different fluidic circuits can be formed by actuating valves in the cartridge, and the sample or another fluid can be conveyed in the fluidic circuits by means of a pump apparatus.

Abstract: An analysis system for testing a biological sample wherein a sensor cover can be or is pneumatically lowered onto a sensor apparatus in order to detect an analyte of the sample.