| abstract |
An analytical chip for use in the analysis of a protein, a nucleic acid or the like, includes a substrate fitted with a channel wherein a sample is introduced. In the channel, there is provided a reagent layer containing a reagent, the reagent capable of detecting the presence of specified component and capable of indicating the specified component presence through color formation or other means. A sample is introduced in the channel through a sample introduction port and is developed over the reagent layer. The state of any reaction accompanying the reagent development is magnified with a microlens and can be easily observed. By virtue of this analytical chip, not only is it unnecessary to install special external equipment for detection and analysis but also, after specimen application, analytical result can be immediately found at the very site by visual inspection. |