Abstract: There is described a system for multiparameter analysis of analytes. The system comprises: 1) primary supports (1) with a largest dimension (3) of 500 ?m or less suspended in use in a fluid solution; 2) each primary support (1) comprises an identification means (2) for identification thereof; 3) at least one primary analyte (12) is bound to each primary support (1); 4) a secondary analyte (12?) is suspended in use in the fluid solution; and 5) a measuring means (25) is arranged in communication with the fluid solution for monitoring interaction between the primary analyte (12) and secondary analyte (12?).

Abstract: There is described a system for multiparameter analysis of analytes. The system comprises: 1) primary supports (1) with a largest dimension (3) of 500 ?m or less suspended in use in a fluid solution; 2) each primary support (1) comprises an identification means (2) for identification thereof; 3) at least one primary analyte (12) is bound to each primary support (1); 4) a secondary analyte (12?) is suspended in use in the fluid solution; and 5) a measuring means (25) is arranged in communication with the fluid solution for monitoring interaction between the primary analyte (12) and secondary analyte (12?).

Abstract: The invention provides an analysis system for capturing target molecules in a sample. The system comprises: (a) supports with a largest dimension of 500 ?m or less, wherein each support includes at least one capture analyte bound thereto, said at least one analyte being at least one capture agent exhibiting an affinity for one or more of proteins, antibodies, antibody fragments, DNA aptamers, nucleic acids, small molecules and any other molecules used to bind target molecules; and (b) an arrangement for introducing said sample into contact with said at least one analyte of at least one support in a fluid solution, such that binding of at least one target molecule with at least one analyte is indicative of the presence of said at least one target molecule.

Abstract: There is described a biochemical method for detecting one or more protein characteristics. The method utilizes supports (1), wherein the largest dimension (3) of each support (1) is less than 250 &mgr;m and wherein each support (1) incorporates sequential identification means (2).

Abstract: There is describe a biochemical method for detecting one or more genetic characteristics. The method utilizes supports (1), wherein the largest dimension (3) of each support (1) is less than 250 um and wherein each support (1) incorporates sequential identification means (2).