abstract |
A test device 100 for detecting an analyte suspected of being present in a fluid sample, comprising a casing 110, comprising a port 150 for a sample collection well 120, a test compartment containing at least one test element, a sample collection well 120 situated in the port 150 and comprising an upper chamber 130, an expression plate, a lower chamber, and a sample outlet, a reservoir within or below the lower chamber for storing fluid sample for confirmation testing, a plunger comprised within the sample collection well 120, the plunger having a raised position and a lower position, a seal that fits sealably over the reservoir when the plunger is located in the lower position, a cap for the sample collection well 120, wherein a portion of the cap interacts with the plunger to move the plunger from the raised position to the lower position when the cap is applied to the sample collection well 120 |