A support for solid phase extraction is provided for preventing the
fracture of the porous body of the support and the space between the
porous body and its container, and for processing various amounts of
liquids to be processed while maintaining the ease of passage of liquid
in use. The support for solid phase extraction comprises a ceramic
substrate with one or more holes formed therein, and an inorganic porous
material, filled in the hole or holes, which is produced by sol-gel
transition accompanied by phase transition.