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.