Abstract: A load transporting manually operated vehicle comprising a single tubular frame member with an upward extendable longitudinal handle member as a continuation thereof; a pair of flat load support cross-members. One load support cross-member has rotatable wheels positioned on each end thereof and is selectively positionable longitudinally along the frame member. The other support member is removably secured to the frame member in a fixed location between the other cross-member and the handle; a positionable upright member for preventing longitudinal load movement is positioned between the positionable cross-member and the distal end of the frame member at a selected location. Both of the cross-members have a plurality of apertures therealong for the attachment of resilient load restraining strap members passing over the load between selected apertures.

Abstract: An analytical element for use in the clinical assay of an analyte contained in a biological liquid sample which is applied from an external source to a substantially planar sample receiving suface of the element. The analytical element comprises a porous layer bearing the aforementioned sample receiving surface; at least one dry reagent material for use in the assay; and one or more associated rupturable pod-like member(s) containing a liquid reagent for the assay, such liquid reagent, upon rupture of the pod-like member(s), being released into the element.