TRIPLE FUNCTION ELECTRODES

摘要

Provided is a device for assaying one or more analytes, said device comprising an electrode, a means for optical detection; and a means for electrochemical detection, wherein the device is configured such that the electrode is capable of promoting transport of an analyte when a field is applied to the analyte via the electrode, and wherein the means for electrochemical detection employs the electrode and the means for optical detection employs the electrode, and wherein the device is configured to carry out dielectrophoresis. Further provided is the use of the device of the present invention for promoting transport of an analyte, detecting the optical properties of the analyte and detecting the electrochemical properties of the analyte. Also provided is method for assaying one or more analytes, which method comprises the steps of: promoting transport of an analyte, performing an optical measurement of the analyte and performing an electrochemical measurement of the analyte, which method employs the device of the present invention.