SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR A LATERAL FLOW ASSAY WITH SOLUTION ENHANCEMENT

摘要

Systems, methods, devices and test kits for detecting an analyte and quantifying an analyte level in a biological fluid sample using a lateral flow assay with enhancement solution are disclosed. The fluid sample is applied to a lateral flow strip, and thereafter an enhancement solution is applied that enhances the results of the test. The enhancement solution is contained with the device, such as in a store or blister. The assay may also include a washing fluid applied to the strip in a similar manner.

主权项

1. A device for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample, the device comprising:
a test strip comprising:
a sample receiving region that receives the fluid sample; anda capture region,wherein the fluid sample flows laterally to the capture region upon receipt of the fluid sample by the sample receiving region; and a first store located upstream of the capture region, the first store containing a first enhancement solution, wherein the first store releases the first enhancement solution onto the strip after the sample receiving region receives the fluid sample, and wherein, upon release onto the strip, the first enhancement solution flows laterally to the capture region.