| abstract |
A sample plate for use with a portable apparatus containing at least two different analytical devices, said plate ( 1 ) comprising (i) a receiver ( 2 ) for a fluid to be analysed; (ii) at least two fluidic channels ( 6, 7 ) each adapted to transfer a portion of said fluid or a component or reaction product thereof from said receiver ( 2 ) to one of said analytical devices contained in said associated portable analysis apparatus; (iii) at least one sensor ( 13 ) capable of responding to a physical or chemical property of said fluid or a component or reaction product thereof, and/or at least one sample cell ( 14 ) for containing a sample of said fluid or a component or reaction product thereof for spectroscopic or optical analysis; and (iv) at least one additional fluidic channel ( 11, 12 ) adapted to transfer a portion of said fluid or a component or reaction product thereof from said receiver to said at least one sensor ( 13 ) and/or sample cell ( 14 ). |