Device and method for analyzing a sample

摘要

A device for analyzing a sample comprises a suction pressure generating means, a drawing channel, an analytical section and an opening. A sample is drawn into the opening by suction pressure, and then drawn through the drawing channel into the analytical section. A bypass channel or a stopper may be provided to ensure that the suction does not draw the sample from the analytical section. More than one drawing channel can be provided, and one or more analytical sections can be provided in each drawing channel. Reagents for the sample to react with may be provided in the analytical section in the form of films, or in the drawing channel. The sample may be drawn into the opening with the aid of capillarity. The analysis may be by optical or electrochemical means. The invention also extends to methods of using the devices for analysis.