Apparatus and method for conducting a binding assay on an absorbent carrier material

摘要

Improved apparatus for conducting a binding assay comprises: (a) a first absorbent material having a first reagent immobilized thereon at a first predetermined location; and (b) a second absorbent material in contact with the first absorbent material and having a second reagent releasably immobilized thereon at a second predetermined location, the first absorbent material and the second absorbent material being positioned in juxtaposition to each other so that a flow of liquid through the first absorbent material causes the second reagent to be released from the second absorbent material and flow through the first absorbent material.