Method and device for producing a test element

A method and a production device (110) for producing a test element (112) are disclosed, the test element (112) being adapted for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid. The test element (112) has at least one test chemical (142) adapted to perform at least one detection reaction in the presence of the analyte. The method comprises the following steps: a) a transport step, wherein a continuous substrate tape (116) is provided, the continuous substrate tape (116) being transported in a transport direction (124) parallel to a direction of extension (130) of the continuous substrate tape (116); b) an adhesive application step, wherein at least one continuous adhesive strip (154) is applied to the continuous substrate tape (116), by using a liquid adhesive (128) and a slot coating process, the continuous adhesive strip (154) being oriented parallel to the transport direction (124); c) a cover element application step, wherein at least one cover element (134) is applied to the continuous adhesive strip (15