Solid-phase analytical device and method for using same

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A novel material and device useful in solid-phase binding assays to determine the presence or amount of an analyte in a test sample, particularly antigens antibodies, or other ligands or DNA segments. The material and device comprises a reaction site having procedural controls and an analyte binding area capable of being simultaneously contacted by the sample and reagent used in the performance of the assay. The procedural controls and analyte binding areas operate to provide readable results as to the presence or absence of analyte and simultaneously verify the assay procedure and therefore the assay result.