The invention provides, inter alia, methods of extracting an analyte from
a solution comprising the steps of: passing a solution containing an
analyte through an extraction channel having a solid phase extraction
surface, whereby analyte adsorbs to the extraction surface of said
extraction channel; and eluting the analyte by passing a desorption
solution through the channel, wherein the method includes a step wherein
a multiple-pass solution is passed through at least some substantial
portion of the extraction channel at least twice. Non-limiting examples
multiple-pass solutions include a solution containing an analyte, a wash
solution and/or a desorption solution.