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1. Analysis apparatus comprising
a test strip holder, a test strip comprising a support provided with an aperture and attached to the test strip support, a colorimetric indicator-bearing matrix, and a reflectometer; wherein said test strip matrix is translucent and fluid-permeable, and comprises a first face in contact with said test strip support, and a portion of said first face is exposed by said aperture, and wherein said test strip matrix comprises an uncovered face opposite said first face; wherein said test strip holder comprises a first part provided with an aperture and a second part comprising a test strip-receiving, longitudinal channel, and wherein a portion of said channel comprises a white background disposed for registration with the test strip holder aperture during analysis; and wherein when assembled, said test strip is positioned in the channel, and said white background of said channel is in registration with the test strip aperture and the test strip holder aperture, and said uncovered face of the translucent test strip matrix is pressured into contact with said white background of said channel, and wherein said test strip aperture faces toward, and is in registration with, the test strip holder aperture and a reflectometer light source. |