Sensor and method for detecting an air borne or exogenously introduced analyte

A method for detecting an analyte, said method comprising the steps of:

• assembling a sensor that includes:
• a top cap capable of receiving a first electrolyte;
• a bottom cap capable of receiving a second electrolyte;
• and
• a flexible boot capable of holding said top cap, said bottom cap and a biosensor located between the first electrolyte and the second electrolyte;
• and
• inserting the first electrolyte within said top cap;
• inserting the second electrolyte within said bottom cap;
• applying a voltage to the first electrolyte, the biosensor and the second electrolyte;
• and
• measuring an electrical characteristic of the biosensor, wherein the measured electrical characteristic can indicate the presence of the analyte.

A sensor, comprising:

• a top cover;
• a center chamber, fixably attached to said top cover, capable of receiving a first electrolyte;
• and
• a lower chamber, fixably attached to said center chamber, capable of receiving a second electrolyte, wherein a biosensor located between the first electrolyte and the second electrolyte is used to enable detection of an analyte passing through a passage in said top cover.

A method for detecting an analyte, said method comprising the steps of:

• assembling a sensor that includes:
• a top cover;
• a center chamber, fixably attached to said top cover, capable of receiving a first electrolyte;
• a lower chamber, fixably attached to said center chamber, capable of receiving a second electrolyte;
• and
• a biosensor located between the first electrolyte and the second electrolyte;
• and
• inserting the first electrolyte within said center chamber;
• inserting the second electrolyte within said lower chamber;
• applying a voltage to the first electrolyte, the biosensor and the second electrolyte;
• and
• measuring an electrical characteristic of the biosensor, wherein the measured electrical characteristic can indicate the presence of the analyte.