DEVICE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES OF INTEREST

A sample testing module, for use with a device for enabling detection and monitoring of at least one target element in a sample, includes a reaction pad and a support. The reaction pad includes a preparation zone that is contiguous with a plurality of reaction zones via respective branch elements. The preparation zone is configured for: accommodating sample preparation agents and at least a sample to be tested, and for enabling mixing thereof to provide a prepared sample; accommodating a second quantity of a transporting liquid and for enabling contact of the prepared sample with the transporting liquid to provide the flowable prepared sample. Each reaction zone is configured for accommodating therein a respective reaction mixture adapted for the reaction, to produce at least one respective product. The support includes a first heating system (for enabling heating of the preparation zone to a first temperature) and a second heating system (for enabling heating of the amplification zones to a second temperature).