摘要 |
<p>An assay device comprises a tube (1), a removable top part (3) and a bottom part (4), wherein an elongate member (6) with a swab (7) at its distal end is mounted on the top part, the top part includes a compartment (8) containing liquid and partly defined by a first frangible membrane (9) that can be ruptured to release the liquid into the tube, and the bottom part contains a reagent and is partly defined by a second frangible membrane that can be ruptured on movement of the bottom part relative to the tube. Reaction occurring in the bottom part can be observed through a window (10).</p> |