METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ANALYTES IN VARIOUS MATRICES

摘要

Methods and apparatus (e.g., devices, systems, test kits) for conducting chemical analyses. Included are a) analytical systems (e.g., test kits which include apparatus, membrane(s) and reagent(s)) whereby membranes(s) are utilized to separate selected analyte(s) from other matter present in a complex matrix (e.g., a foodstuff, oil, pharmaceutical/cosmetic preparation, biological fluid, etc.); b) analytical apparatus (e.g., sample processing apparatus and other hardware components in combination with membrane(s)) useable to qualitatively or quantitatively determine one or more analytes in a complex matrix; c) analytical methods for qualitatively or quantitatively determining one or more analytes in a complex matrix; and, d) novel chemical tests for qualitative and/or quantitative determination of certain analytes.