A CARTRIDGE BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE

摘要

The invention pertains to a disposable cartridge suitable for use in detecting the presence of analytes in fluid samples. The cartridge is designed to provide "lab on a chip" capabilities and comprises a plurality of sample storage reservoirs and analytical compartments/channels. A valve system based on valve disks aids in securely transferring samples from storage reservoirs to analytical channels and detectors with minimal use of common channels, which reduces risk of cross-contamination.