The invention consists of a test device for simultaneous measurement of multiple analytes in one sample where the liquid sample is applied to a matrix at the central area of the device which is connected to multiple arms, and each of the arms contains specific reagents in dry form for measurement of a particular analyte. The sample travels from the center uniformly and quickly to the reagent site on each arm and produces a measurable signal that may be a change in electrical charge or current, fluorescence, or, preferably, color. A color change can be detected visually or measured quantitatively using a suitable reflectance meter. The sample may be a small amount of whole blood obtained e.g., from a finger puncture or it may be urine, saliva, any other bodily fluid, environmental water, or any other fluid upon which rapid, simultaneous testing of levels of different components is desired. According to the invention, a disease specific panel for kidney, liver, heart, lipid disorders or for early detection of dysfunction of general health can be performed at or near the patients' site and can provide instant results. Similarly, rapid simultaneous testing of water samples is desirable under many circumstances.
本发明包括一种测试装置,用于同时测量一个样品中的多种分析物,其中液体样品被施加到装置中心区域的基质上,该基质连接到多个臂上,每个臂上都装有特定的干试剂,用于测量特定的分析物。样品从中心均匀而快速地流向每个臂上的试剂点,并产生可测量的信号,该信号可能是电荷或电流、荧光的变化,或者最好是颜色的变化。颜色的变化可以通过视觉检测,也可以使用合适的反射仪进行定量测量。样品可以是少量的全血,例如从手指穿刺获得的全血,也可以是尿液、唾液、任何其他体液、环境
水或任何其他需要快速、同步检测不同成分
水平的液体。根据本发明,针对肾脏、肝脏、心脏、血脂紊乱的疾病特异性检测,或针对一般健康功能障碍的早期检测,均可在患者现场或附近进行,并可提供即时结果。同样,在许多情况下,也需要对
水样进行快速同步检测。