Disclosed is a testing device and methods for the identification of an
analyte of interest in a sample. In a preferred embodiment, the testing device
includes a front panel having at least one sample application aperture; a rear
panel having at least one solvent application aperture; a sample collection matrix
disposed between the rear panel and the front panel, the sample collection matrix
being in communication with the sample and solvent application apertures of the
front and rear panels; and at least one insertable test strip containing a reagent
enabling detection of the analyte of interest.