Apparatus for carrying out electrochemiluminescence test measurements

An apparatus for use in carrying out electrochemiluminescence test measurements, comprising:

• a cell for containing an electrochemiluminescent sample fluid;
• a working electrode having an electrode surface within the cell;
• a supply of electrical energy coupled with the working electrode for supplying electrical energy to the electrochemilunminescent sample fluid within the cell;
• temperature sensor means for sensing a temperature of the electrochemiluminescent sample fluid and for producing a temperature signal representing said temperature;
• output signal producing means for producing an output signal representing a detected value based on light produced through electrochemiluminescence of the sample fluid within the cell;
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• a programmable control system, coupled with the supply of electrical energy, the temperature sensor means, and the output signal producing means, for controlling the application of electrical energy to the electrochemiluminescent sample fluid and the production of the output signal in accordance with an assay control program stored in the programmable control system, said programmable control system further controlling the output signal producing means to adjust the output signal based upon the temperature signal to produce a temperature effect adjusted output signal.