A measuring apparatus for determining an analyte in a liquid sample
includes the following apparatus components: a test element with a test
field for applying the liquid sample, the test element experiencing a
detectable modification due to the analyte to be determined, a detector
which detects the modification and generates an electrical detector
signal as a function of it, an evaluation circuit arranged downstream of
the detector, which evaluates the detector signal to form a measurement
result, a display device connected to the evaluation circuit for
displaying the measurement result, and an electrical power supply for
supplying electrical power to the electrical apparatus components. At
least some of the electrical apparatus components are formed on the basis
of polymer electronics so that the analyte can be determined
straightforwardly, conveniently and inexpensively.