Abstract: A panel for monitoring levels of biomarkers of companion animals, including an assay having at least one inflammation monitoring test, at least one oxidative stress monitoring test, and at least one antioxidant activity monitoring test. A method of monitoring the health of a companion animal, by collecting a sample from the companion animal, applying the sample to an assay panel, performing at least one inflammation monitoring test, at least one oxidative stress monitoring test, and at least one antioxidant activity monitoring test in the panel, and determining levels of biomarkers related to inflammation, oxidative stress, and antioxidant activity and therefore providing information regarding the companion animal's relative health and/or risk of developing one or more diseases.

Abstract: A panel for monitoring levels of biomarkers in ruminants, including an assay having at least one inflammation monitoring test, at least one oxidative stress monitoring test, and at least one antioxidant activity monitoring test. A method of monitoring the health of ruminants, by collecting a sample from the ruminant, applying the sample to an assay panel, performing at least one inflammation monitoring test, at least one oxidative stress monitoring test, and at least one antioxidant activity monitoring test in the panel, and determining levels of biomarkers related to inflammation, oxidative stress, and antioxidant activity and therefore providing information regarding the ruminant's relative health and/or risk of developing one or more diseases.

Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.

Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.

Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.

Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.

Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.

Abstract: Devices for the non-invasive collection of a liquid sample in small quantities, such as urine for testing hydration in infants and incontinent adults, directly at the source of that sample, isolation of the collected sample from a testing site, the transportation of that sample to a site for testing contained within the device itself, and the selective application of some or all of the specimen to a testing apparatus contained within the device itself, with a minimum of specimen handling required. Other aspects include a method and device for facilitating the reading of the result of the specimen test by a skilled or unskilled user, including means for determining that no adequate sample has been delivered to the testing site.

Abstract: Methods for the non-invasive collection of a liquid sample in small quantities, such as urine for testing hydration in infants and incontinent adults, directly at the source of that sample, isolation of the collected sample from a testing site, the transportation of that sample to a site for testing contained within the device itself, and the selective application of some or all of the specimen to a testing apparatus contained within the device itself, with a minimum of specimen handling required. Other aspects include a method and device for facilitating the reading of the result of the specimen test by a skilled or unskilled user, including means for determining that no adequate sample has been delivered to the testing site.

Abstract: Muscle cramps can be reduced or avoided by monitoring the concentration of salt in perspiration to indicate the degree of salt depletion. Based on the degree of salt depletion, a sufficient amount of rehydration beverage is consumed to normalize the salt level.

Abstract: The present invention provides test carriers to determine the presence or amount of a given substance in a liquid sample. The present invention also provides apparatus and methods for analyzing liquid samples using these test carriers.

Abstract: Reagents for determining presence or concentration of cyanuric acid are described. The reagents include an indicator, a 2,4-diamino-6-alkyl-1,3,5-triazine, and may include a stabilizer, an antioxidant, or both.

Abstract: The present invention provides test carriers to determine the presence or amount of a given substance in a liquid sample. The present invention also provides apparatus and methods for analyzing liquid samples using these test carriers.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, polymeric reagent film compositions for use with analytical test devices of the dry chemistry type are described. The film compositions are prepared from an organic solution of a copolymer formed by interaction of at least two monomers wherein(a) the first monomer is a hydroxylated acrylate of the general formula ##STR1## where R1 is hydrogen or, more preferably, methyl, and R2 is a hydroxyalkyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and(b) the second monomer is a neutral acrylate of the general formula ##STR2## where R1 is hydrogen or, more preferably, methyl, and R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms.Preferably, a third monomer is also included which is an amine-containing acrylate of the general formula ##STR3## where R1 is hydrogen or, more preferably, methyl, and R4 is a substituted or unsubstituted aminoalkyl or glycidyl group having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a surfactant polyethylene glycol group having from 10 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method and device for separating blood into fluid and cellular fractions for diagnostic tests. The whole blood is introduced to a carrier containing a layer of carbohydrate which results in the rapid separation of the fluid from the cellular fractions. In a preferred embodiment, the device is fabricated in a sandwich design containing layers of carbohydrate and reagent material between two layers of plastic.

Abstract: A urobilinogen control standard composition, control standard device and a method for preparing such composition are disclosed. The composition comprises a substituted indole:nonionic detergent solution which is reactive with p-diethylaminobenzaldehyde and hydrochloric acid. The composition is produced by dissolving the substituted indole in a selected nonionic detergent and diluting the solution to a predetermined level. The device is a carrier matrix impregnated with a solution of a substituted indole and a nonionic detergent.

Abstract: A method and test device for determining the glucose concentration in a test sample containing from 1/2 to 5 percent glucose. The method and test device involve incorporating urea-formaldehyde resin in a carrier matrix and subsequently impregnating the carrier with an enzymatic testing composition which includes glucose oxidase, a peroxidatively-active compound and a chromogen. Contact of the carrier with a glucose-containing test sample produces a detectable response whereby the glucose concentration can be determined.

Abstract: A test device for detecting the presence of constituents in a liquid test sample, and method for preparing it are disclosed. The device comprises a base support member coated with a hydrophobic barrier layer onto which is affixed a plurality of spaced apart reagents respectively responsive to different constituents of the test sample. The barrier layer comprises finely divided silica particles, to the surface of which are randomly covalently bound groups having the structure--O--SiR.sub.3wherein the R substituents, same or different, are hydrogen, lower alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for preparing a bilirubin-containing control solution. The device comprises a carrier vehicle having incorporated with it unconjugated bilirubin and certain dyes. Upon contact with a predetermined quantity of water a control solution results, which will simulate a pathological specimen of conjugated bilirubin-containing solution, upon analysis.

Abstract: A device and method for preparing a ketone body control solution. The device comprises a carrier vehicle having incorporated with it a metal ion complex of a dione compound. The dione compound is characterized as having the structure ##STR1## wherein R and R', same or different, are alkyl groups having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms. The method for preparing the control solution comprises contacting a predetermined volume of liquid with the device.