| 摘要 |
Apparatus for use in performing an assay to detect the presence of an analyte or analytes in a test sample. The apparatus comprises a housing (22) defining a slot (21) for receiving a sample collector (10), and a capsule (31) containing a buffer liquid, the capsule (31) being sealed by an openable lid (32), and the capsule (31) being connected to the housing (22) in such relation with said slot (21) that insertion of a sample collector (10) into the slot (21) causes the lid (32) to open releasing the buffer liquid into the slot (21). The housing (22) further defines an incubation chamber (24) containing or configured to receive a reagent, and an aperture (42) permitting liquid communication between said slot (21) and said incubation chamber (24). The apparatus comprises one or more test elements (28), a substantially liquid tight sealing member separating said incubation chamber (24) and said test element (s) (28), and an activation mechanism operable to open said liquid tight sealing member thereby bringing at least a portion of the or each test element (28) into liquid communication with said incubation chamber (24). |
