Measuring cell as well as constructing methods for a measuring cell and measuring apparatus with a mount for such a measuring cell

1. A measuring cell comprising:

(a) a support;

(b) at least one sensor;

(c) a leak-proof measuring chamber disposed in a gap between the support and the at least one sensor;

(d) at least one inlet in communication with the measuring chamber, wherein the at least one inlet allows an inflow of a sample media into the measuring chamber;

(e) at least one outlet in communication with the measuring chamber, wherein the at least one outlet allows an outflow of the sample media from the measuring chamber; and

(f) a plurality of individual material deposits serving as spacers for arranging the at least one sensor spaced apart from the support.

2. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said material deposits are electrically conductive.

3. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said material deposits comprise bumps applied on the support using a bonding procedure.

4. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said material deposits contain gold.

5. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said material deposits were applied on a lithographically structured surface coating of the support.

6. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said support comprises a glass plate or slide.

7. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein the measuring chamber is sealed in the area between the support and the sensor by a sealant.

8. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said support is at least in parts electrically conductive.

9. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said support comprises conducting paths.

10. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein at least one additional electrode is located in the region of the measuring cell on the support.

11. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises electrodes on a side of the sensor facing towards the support and/or on a side of the sensor facing away from the support.

12. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one sensor comprises piezoelectrical material.

13. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , further comprising an arrangement of electrodes on the at least one sensor and/or on the support which permit measurement of electrical capacities, voltages or conductivities.

14. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one sensor comprises an amperometric, a potentiometric or a capacitive transducer.

15. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein at least one additional electrode located on the support is used as a counter electrode when measuring the conductivity of a sample media or as reference electrode when the at least one sensor comprises a capacitive, an amperometric or a potentiometric transducer.

16. The measuring cell according to claim 1 , wherein at least one electrode is chemically modified and/or functionalized and/or comprises immobilized receptor molecules.

17. The measuring cell according to claim 2 , wherein said plurality of individual material deposits provide an electrical connection between the at least one sensor and the support.