A molecular single electron transistor (MSET) detector device (14) is
described that comprises at least one organic molecule (87) connecting a
drain electrode (84) and a source electrode (82). In use, said at least
one organic molecule (87) provides a quantum confinement region. At least
one analyte receptor site (90, 92) is provided in the vicinity of said at
least one organic molecule (87) that bind molecules of interest
(analytes). A fluid analyser (2) is also described that includes the MSET
detector, a pre-concentrator (4) and a fluid gating structure (6). The
fluid gating structure (6) is arranged to selectively route fluid from
the pre-concentrator (4) to either one of the detector (14) and an
exhaust port (12). The pre-concentrator (4), fluid gating structure (6)
and detector (14) are each formed as substantially planar layers and
arranged in a stack or cube.