Device for sample analysis

A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the resilient biasing member has a cross sectional shape which corresponds to a cross-sectional shape of the analysis chamber.

A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the resilient biasing member has a cross-sectional shape which is substantially rectangular.

A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the resilient biasing member is a spring.

A device according to any preceding claim wherein an end of the spring comprises a closed coil that has a smaller diameter than other coils of the spring, and contacts an end of the test strip to ensure that the spring is able to urge the test strip with sufficient force.

A device according to any preceding claim, wherein an internal wall of the analysis chamber comprises a rib extending co-axially with the test strip, which reduces contact area between the wall of the analysis chamber and the test strip.

A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the sample chamber comprises first and second guide members for guiding the test strip into the sample chamber between the guide members, wherein a free end of each guide member is shaped to prevent significant rotation of the test strip about its direction of movement into the sample chamber when the test strip is disposed between the free ends of the guide members.

A device for analysing a sample, the device comprising:

• a sample chamber for receiving the sample having a first opening;
• an analysis chamber containing a test strip for analysing the sample, the analysis chamber having a second opening;
• the sample chamber being moveable relative to the analysis chamber to enable communication between the sample chamber and the analysis chamber when the first opening is disposed in an overlapping relationship with the second opening to allow the test strip to enter the sample chamber, wherein the sample chamber comprises first and second guide members for guiding the test strip into the sample chamber between the guide members, wherein a free end of each guide member is shaped to prevent significant rotation of the test strip about its direction of movement into the sample chamber when the test strip is disposed between the free ends of the guide members.

A device for analysing a sample, the device comprising:

• a sample chamber for receiving the sample having a first opening;
• an analysis chamber containing a test strip for analysing the sample, the analysis chamber having a second opening;
• the sample chamber being moveable relative to the analysis chamber to enable communication between the sample chamber and the analysis chamber when the first opening is disposed in an overlapping relationship with the second opening to allow the test strip to enter the sample chamber, wherein an internal wall of the analysis chamber comprises a rib extending co-axially with the test strip, which reduces contact area between the wall of the analysis chamber and the test strip.