Analyte collection devices and methods

摘要

An aspect of the invention is directed to a method for operating an analyte collection device of the type that includes at least one plate for storing said analyte. An example method comprises the steps of heating the at least one plate to a first temperature, taking a measurement of a property of the at least one plate, and using the measurement to estimate one or more of the amount of the analyte on the plate and the amount of contaminant on the plate.