{HEAD ~ The assay device} 9 wherein the applicator contains at least one reagent for treatment of {TAIL ~ the sample} distinct from the labeled specific binding partner for the analyte 
{ HEAD ~ The assay device } 9 wherein the applicator contains at least one reagent for treatment of { TAIL ~ the sample } distinct from the labeled specific binding partner for the analyte
HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD HEAD OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH TAIL TAIL TAIL TAIL TAIL TAIL OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH OTH