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The present invention relates to an ultra-sensitive method for detection and/or quantification of an analyte in a sample, comprising steps of (a) contacting the analyte present in the sample with an analyte-counterpart; and (b) applying an electric field in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the electrode for a period sufficient to cause the analyte-counterpart to bind to analyte for detection and quantification of the analyte; an apparatus for detection and/or quantification of an analyte in a sample comprising (a) electrodes; (b) means for applying electric energy to the sample in perpendicular direction; and (c) means for detecting read-out signal; and lastly a kit for detection and/or quantification of an analyte in a sample comprising (a) electrodes; (b) means for applying electric energy to the sample in perpendicular direction; (c) counterpart of analyte capable of recognizing the analyte (d) means for detecting read-out signal; and (e) manual of instructions.