An apparatus for detecting at least one analyte from a sample comprising: (a) a microfluidic cartridge driver unit comprising: a cartridge chamber configured to receive a microfluidic cartridge having a diagnostic chip 2. attached thereto for interacting or reacting with said analyte and a plurality of reservoirs for holding at least one reagent, wherein each said reservoir is integrated with a micro-pump constructed with hydro gels; and (b) an optical inspection unit configured to detect at least one signal generated from said diagnostic chip due to the presence of said analyte at a predetermined condition, said unit comprising: a collecting tray configured to receive at least said diagnostic chip of said microfluidic cartridge; an illumination system configured to deliver light directly to said diagnostic chip, thereby providing said predetermined condition; and an optical sensor configured to detect said signal; (c) a control unit configured to control the quantitative and qualitative analysis, interfacing, and storage of signal obtained from said optical inspection unit, and to control and monitor the operation of said apparatus; the apparatus being characterized in that: the microfluidic cartridge driver unit further comprises at least one electrical connector configured to connect with said microfluidic cartridge, wherein said electrical connector 2. is configured to provide electrical current to operate said micro-pumps in said microfluidic cartridge at a predetermined time, speed, and sequence; and the apparatus further comprises a microfluidic cartridge receiving hole and a diagnostic chip receiving hole for receiving the microfluidic cartridge into said cartridge chamber and the diagnostic chip into said optical inspection unit respectively. (a) a microfluidic cartridge driver unit comprising: a cartridge chamber configured to receive a microfluidic cartridge having a diagnostic chip 2. attached thereto for interacting or reacting with said analyte and a plurality of reservoirs for holding at least one reagent, wherein each said reservoir is integrated with a micro-pump constructed with hydro gels; and a cartridge chamber configured to receive a microfluidic cartridge having a diagnostic chip 2. attached thereto for interacting or reacting with said analyte and a plurality of reservoirs for holding at least one reagent, wherein each said reservoir is integrated with a micro-pump constructed with hydro gels; and (b) an optical inspection unit configured to detect at least one signal generated from said diagnostic chip due to the presence of said analyte at a predetermined condition, said unit comprising: a collecting tray configured to receive at least said diagnostic chip of said microfluidic cartridge; an illumination system configured to deliver light directly to said diagnostic chip, thereby providing said predetermined condition; and an optical sensor configured to detect said signal; a collecting tray configured to receive at least said diagnostic chip of said microfluidic cartridge; an illumination system configured to deliver light directly to said diagnostic chip, thereby providing said predetermined condition; and an optical sensor configured to detect said signal; (c) a control unit configured to control the quantitative and qualitative analysis, interfacing, and storage of signal obtained from said optical inspection unit, and to control and monitor the operation of said apparatus; the apparatus being characterized in that: the microfluidic cartridge driver unit further comprises at least one electrical connector configured to connect with said microfluidic cartridge, wherein said electrical connector 2. is configured to provide electrical current to operate said micro-pumps in said microfluidic cartridge at a predetermined time, speed, and sequence; and the apparatus further comprises a microfluidic cartridge receiving hole and a diagnostic chip receiving hole for receiving the microfluidic cartridge into said cartridge chamber and the diagnostic chip into said optical inspection unit respectively. the microfluidic cartridge driver unit further comprises at least one electrical connector configured to connect with said microfluidic cartridge, wherein said electrical connector 2. is configured to provide electrical current to operate said micro-pumps in said microfluidic cartridge at a predetermined time, speed, and sequence; and the apparatus further comprises a microfluidic cartridge receiving hole and a diagnostic chip receiving hole for receiving the microfluidic cartridge into said cartridge chamber and the diagnostic chip into said optical inspection unit respectively.