摘要 |
<p>A disposable immunodiagnostic system tests for marker proteins in liquid sample analytes. It includes intimately contacting passage, protein, and absorbent layers. The passage layer is non-porous and has an aperture therethrough. The protein layer is porous and operatively enables immobilization of combinable proteins thereon, as well as passage of the analyte therethrough. The protein layer has an active surface area that is aligned with the passage layer aperture. The analyte is operatively introduced onto the protein layer through the passage layer aperture. In positive results, the marker proteins are operatively bound to the combinable proteins and immobilized relative to the protein layer. In negative results, the analyte operatively passes through the protein layer, and is absorbed by the absorbent layer. A housing may also be provided. The system is constructed of a combustible material that produces non-toxic by-products upon incineration, enabling ecologically responsible disposal after diagnostic use of the system.</p> |