Sample cell for hand-held impedance spectroscopy device

Disclosed herein is a sample cell for use in conjunction with an impedance spectroscopy analysis device having two electrodes extending therefrom. The sample cell is attachable to and detachable from the analysis device and includes a housing having an input port for receiving a fluid sample to be tested. The sample cell also includes two spaced apart parallel plates within the housing and in contact with the fluid sample, wherein when the sample cell is attached to the analysis device, each of the two electrodes contacts a respective one of the plates such that an excitation signal can be provided from the analysis device via the electrodes and the plates to excite the fluid sample, and a response signal indicative of the fluid sample can be communicated via the plates and the electrodes to the analysis device.