The method involves designing an analytical magazine for receiving a set of analytical aids (134) in a set of chambers. A component of the magazine is provided, where the component has a set of receptacles. The analytical aids are connected with each other by a holding element (144), and are aligned in relation to one another. The analytical aids are introduced into the receptacles, and the analytical aids are separated from the holding element. The analytical aids are produced by etching process, and are machined from a metallic base material of the holding element. An independent claim is also included for an analytical magazine comprising a set of analytical aids.
