An analytical test strip for the determination of an analyte (such as glucose) in a bodily fluid sample (for example, a whole blood sample) includes a substrate layer, an electroluminescent lamp disposed on the substrate layer, a sample chamber configured for receiving the bodily fluid sample disposed above the substrate layer; and an enzymatic reagent disposed within the sample chamber. Moreover, the electroluminescent lamp is configured to emit light, the light being visible to a user of the analytical test strip and providing the user with spatial awareness of the analytical test strip.