FAST FLOW APPARATUS AND METHOD TO EVALUATE ANALTYES IN LIQUID, SOLID AND SEMISOLID SAMPLES

摘要

Disclosed is a fast flow device, for detecting an analyte in a sample, comprising a grooved sample pad for collecting the sample, a test strip coupled to the sample pad, and a housing enclosing and allowing visualization of the test strip. The sample pad can include markings for determining the amount of sample collected. The device can also preferably include a vented flexible collar connecting the housing to a run fluid container, which vented flexible collar fits over the sample pad and forms an air-tight seal between the housing and the run fluid container. The device achieves fast flow because the venting equalizes internal pressure of the housing and run fluid container and because of the grooving on the sample pad. Further, the device can include a second sample pad/test strip combination for detection of a second analyte. Also disclosed are methods for detecting an analyte in a sample using the device.

主权项

1. A fast flow device for performing a test reaction on a sample to detect an analyte comprising:
a grooved sample pad for collecting the sample, the sample pad comprising at least one marking providing a visual indication of the amount of sample collected, wherein the at least one marking is disposed and located on the sample pad so as to provide visual measurement indication, in both the presence or absence of sample, of a minimum or maximum amount of sample to be collected for delivering sample to the test strip for determining a presence or absence of an analyte in the sample, the sample pad having a backside embossed with at least one groove to fast flow fluid; a test strip coupled to the sample pad, the test strip comprising an indicator region configured to provide a visual indication of the presence or absence of the analyte in the sample; and a housing comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the test strip is disposed within the housing, the housing allowing visualization of the test strip, and wherein at least a portion of the sample pad extends beyond the first end of the housing.