Abstract: A multilayer analytical element for measuring enzyme activity in a liquid sample such as a body fluid which is less affected by intrinsic pyruvic acid contained in the liquid sample is disclosed. The analytical element comprises a support, a reagent layer, an optionally provided other layer, and a porous spreading layer. The reagent layer and/or the optionally provided other layer contain pyruvic acid oxidase. The characteristic feature of the analytical element lies in that the spreading layer has a specific void volume in the range of 3-15 .mu.l/cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A reagent composition for the quantitative analysis of inorganic phosphorus, composted of xanthosine, purine nucleoside phosphorylase, xanthine oxidase and a color-former. The color-former is a precursor for forming a dye in the presence of hydrogen peroxide and peroxidase. The reagent composition of the invention is improved in storage stability and has a wider determination range. Also provided is a dry analysis element composed of reagent layer containing the inventive reagent composition.

Abstract: A gradient magnetic field coil is excited by coil exciting means, thereby a gradient magnetic field being generated. The gradient magnetic field generates eddy current in an eddy current generating portion, the magnetic field due to this eddy current disturbing the gradient magnetic field. Means for compensating the magnetic field due to the eddy current is disposed, this means having a transmission function representing an inverse of the transmission function of a gradient magnetic field system including the gradient magnetic field coil and the eddy current generating portion.

Abstract: A dry-type analytical element suitable for measuring the activity of alanine aminotransferase in a liquid sample, characterized by incorporating a dye capable of absorbing the electromagnetic waves of 400 to 500 nm into at least one water-permeable layer. The coloring sensitivity of the dry-type analytical element does not increase substantially even under a fluorescent light, and thereby, an accurate measured value can easily be obtained.

Abstract: A dry-type analytical element suitable for measuring enzyme activity of in a liquid sample, characterized by incorporating a polyacrylamide, polymethacrylamide or their derivatives into at least one water-permeable layer. The background concentration of the dry-type analytical element exhibits minimal increase even under a fluorescent light, and allows an accurate measured value to be easily obtained.

Abstract: A dry analytical element for assaying an enzyme in a liquid is disclosed, comprising a support having provided thereon at least a porous liquid-spreading layer composed of water non-absorbent fibers, wherein said porous liquid-spreading layer contains a substrate for an enzyme to be assayed and a hydrophilic polymer in an amount effective to decrease a spreading area by at least 20%. The analytical element exhibits high sensitivity and high reproducibility.

Abstract: A multilayer analytical element comprising a water-impermeable, light-transmissive support, a reagent layer containing at least a peroxidase, and a porous spreading layer, which are superposed in this order, in which at least one layer other than said support contains a water-soluble monocarboxylic acid or a salt thereof having solubility of not less than 1 g. in 100 g. of water at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: An analysis film for assaying transaminase activity comprises a reagent layer containing pyruvic acid oxidase, a combination of a hydrogen donor and a coupler--which is capable of forming a cationic dye--and an anionic polymer. The cationic dye formed by the reaction with a color indicator composition for detecting hydrogen peroxide is fixed with the anionic polymer, thereby mobilization and diffusion of the cationic dye being prevented so that the analysis film achieves high detection sensitivity and high accuracy.

Abstract: A quantitative analysis film comprising a reagent layer comprising a cationic dye-forming color indicator for detecting hydrogen peroxide and an anionic polymer. By the use of such a color indicator and an anionic polymer in combination, a cationic dye is formed; the formed cationic dye is then bound and fixed to the anionic polymer to provide an intensified color. A method for the colorimetric assay of hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereof with high sensitivity and high efficiency is also disclosed.