Abstract: In the device for evaluating test strips having individual test sections, which consist of a terminal, a work platform with holder for the test strips and a sensing head, a position mark 5 is arranged for each test section 9 on the side of the holder 13. On the work platform 15, the sensing head 14 is arranged so as to be capable of of traversing the test sections 9 and the position marks 5. The sensing head 14 is provided with light sources 6, which are directed towards the test sections 9, of different wavelength and with a light receiver and with at least one position detector 10 which is directed towards the position marks.