APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SAMPLE

摘要

An apparatus and an assembly for processing a sample are provided. The apparatus comprises a plurality of spaced-apart reservoirs, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of outlets, each outlet comprising an effluent discharge opening. The apparatus forms a plurality of flow paths, each flow path comprising a reservoir, a channel, and an outlet. An analyte capture element can be slideably engaged in a channel in a position where it is in fluid communication with the flow path. The apparatus with the analyte capture element disposed in the flow path can be used to process a liquid sample. A method of detecting an analyte in the liquid sample is also provided.

主权项

1. An apparatus for processing a sample, comprising:
a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the body comprising:
a plurality of spaced-apart reservoirs in a linear array, each reservoir comprising a sample-receiving opening;a plurality of spaced-apart effluent discharge openings, each effluent discharge opening in fluid communication with one of the plurality of sample-receiving openings via a flow path;a plurality of channels, each channel intersecting one of the flow paths;
wherein each channel comprises a second channel opening proximate the second end;wherein each channel is dimensioned to receive a analyte capture element; anda plurality of spaced-apart outlets extending from the body, each of the outlets comprising one of the second channel openings.