Title :
Lab-on-a-chip design of an immunochromatographic assay for the developing world
Author :
Bibeau, J.P. ; Rust, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Western New England Coll., Springfield, MA, USA
Abstract :
A lab-on-a-chip device is being developed to meet the need for improved diagnostics in the developing world. This device will have the ability to run immunochromatographic assays as a method for disease detection. The device will utilize one-way valves and pressure-activated channels to conduct the assay. The successful design of a chip that conducts immunochromatographic assays could lead to the development of future chips designed to diagnose specific diseases in the developing world.
Keywords :
biosensors; chromatography; diseases; lab-on-a-chip; immunochromatographic assay; lab-on-a-chip design; Chemical analysis; Chemical technology; Diseases; Gold; Immune system; Lab-on-a-chip; Laboratories; Nanoparticles; Space technology; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE 36th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
New York, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6879-9
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2010.5458248
