Chromatographic strip support tool and method for using same

A chromatographic strip support tool comprising:

• a support surface that is continuous and on which a chromatographic strip can be placed, the chromatographic strip including an analyte supply section to which an analyte is supplied, a membrane section in which the analyte is developed, and an absorption pad section configured to absorb the analyte, the analyte supply section, the membrane section, and the absorption pad section being provided in this order;
• a projected portion formed on the support surface and having a first abutting portion that can abut against an extremity of the chromatographic strip placed on the support surface, the extremity being present at one end side of the chromatographic strip;
• and
• a display section formed on the support surface and including a detection item displayed in a manner to correspond to a predetermined location of the chromatographic strip when the chromatographic strip is placed on the support surface in a manner that the extremity of the chromatographic strip abuts against the first abutting portion,
• wherein the projected portion abuts only against the absorption pad section of the chromatographic strip,
• the chromatographic strip support tool does not have a projected portion that abuts against a section of the chromatographic strip other than the absorption pad section, and
• the support surface is completely exposed.