Device for a test strip holder, method and arrangement

Abstract

For the simplified use of a test strip holder, a device having a holding or positioning device is provided, comprising a mixing chamber, a lid for closing the mixing chamber, and an obvious fluid opening for a fluid passage from the mixing chamber to the test strip holder. This allows for the test strip holder to be inserted into the device in a simple way and a sample can be prepared in the mixing chamber of the device. The device is provided with a mixing chamber that can be closed, wherein a reaction partner, for example a gold conjugate, can be dissolved in the sample for increasing the sensitivity of the test strip.

1 . A device for a test strip holder with at least one mixing chamber ( 24 ,  25 ), wherein the mixing chamber ( 24 ,  25 ) contains at least one reaction partner ( 27 ). 
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device for at least one test strip holder ( 2 ) with at least one holding device and/or positioning device ( 20 ), has at least one cover ( 19 ) closing the mixing chamber ( 24 ,  25 ) and a fluid opening ( 38 ) to be opened for a fluid passage from the mixing chamber ( 24 ,  25 ) to the at least one test strip holder ( 2 ), wherein the cover comprises at least one closing position, wherein the mixing chamber is sealed in the closing position of the cover and the fluid opening is opened in a second position. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the holding and/or positioning device ( 20 ) is designed for the insertion of a test strip holder ( 2 ). 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the holding and/or positioning device ( 20 ) comprises two cheeks ( 21 ,  22 ) for positioning a test strip holder ( 2 ) relative to the fluid opening ( 38 ). 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover ( 19 ) is disposed on the side of the mixing chamber ( 24 ,  25 ) lying opposite the fluid opening ( 38 ). 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one bracket ( 17 ,  18 ) positions the cover ( 19 ) with respect to the mixing chamber ( 24 ,  25 ). 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover ( 19 ) comprises a circumferential edge ( 32 ,  33 ) which can be introduced into the mixing chamber ( 24 ,  25 ). 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a plurality of mixing chambers ( 24 ,  25 ). 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein a wall ( 40 ,  41 ) channels the fluid flow from the mixing chamber ( 25 ) to the respective test strip ( 4 ,  5 ) when the fluid opening ( 28 ) is opened. 
     
     
         10 . A method for the use of a test strip holder ( 2 ), wherein a test strip holder is disposed on the device according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         11 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein at least one sample is put into the mixing chamber ( 25 ) and shaken. 
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein a suitable reaction partner ( 27 ) is transferred from the solid into the liquid phase in the mixing chamber ( 24 ). 
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein a sample is incubated in the mixing chamber ( 24 ). 
     
     
         14 . An arrangement comprising a device according to  claim 1  and at least one test strip holder ( 2 ) inserted into the device. 
     
     
         15 . The arrangement according to  claim 14 , wherein the test strip holder ( 2 ) comprises at least one lateral flow test.