Solid state microcuvette using dry films

摘要

A test strip device (10) for testing an analyte of a fluid includes a collection component (20) having an inlet (20). A collection capillary (26) is structured to draw said fluid into the collection component (20) via the inlet (34) by exerting capillary forces upon the fluid applied to the inlet (34). A film (29) is operable to collect the analyte from the fluid as the fluid is drawn over the film (29). A wicking component (22) is coupled to the collection component (20) and is structured to draw the fluid over the film (29) and into the wicking component (22).