Test strip for determining analytes in body fluids comprising a sample application site (3) and a test site which is separated from it, and a contamination zone (7) surrounding the application site which is coated with an adhesive, to which excess sample adheres after drying, is new. Independent claims are included for: (1) use of polyvinyl acetate as adhesive material in the test strips； (2) production of the test strips comprising application of adhesive material to the contamination zone, drying it； (3) fitting the test strip with a cover (2)； (4) production of the test strips comprising applying reagents to the test site, either before or after applying adhesive to the contamination zone； (5) a magazine for the test strips； and (6) a system consisting of test strips and the magazine, into which the strips are placed after use.
