Abstract
Since the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic the public interest in diagnostic testing has dramatically increased, especially,
regarding development time and user friendliness. Point-of-care devices, that require little user interaction or
laboratory equipment, are desired. Here we propose a microfluidic chip based on capillary retention valves, that
enables controlled volume deposition independent of applied sample volume and only requires the use of a
disposable transfer pipette. For rapid deployment, a pipeline for accelerated prototyping was established, which
can save up to 60% in costs and several weeks in time compared to conventional prototyping. The diagnostic
capability of this microfluidic chip was achieved by incorporating a LAMP assay for the detection of viral SarsCoV-2 RNA at a limit of detection of 10 copies per µL. In future, this microfluidic design can be combined with
further assays to provide rapid and cost-effective pathogen detection without any further readout instruments.
regarding development time and user friendliness. Point-of-care devices, that require little user interaction or
laboratory equipment, are desired. Here we propose a microfluidic chip based on capillary retention valves, that
enables controlled volume deposition independent of applied sample volume and only requires the use of a
disposable transfer pipette. For rapid deployment, a pipeline for accelerated prototyping was established, which
can save up to 60% in costs and several weeks in time compared to conventional prototyping. The diagnostic
capability of this microfluidic chip was achieved by incorporating a LAMP assay for the detection of viral SarsCoV-2 RNA at a limit of detection of 10 copies per µL. In future, this microfluidic design can be combined with
further assays to provide rapid and cost-effective pathogen detection without any further readout instruments.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2023 |
Event | BioMedEng 23 - Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Sept 2023 → 13 Oct 2023 https://biomedeng.org/biomedeng23/ |
Conference
Conference | BioMedEng 23 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Swansea |
Period | 13/09/23 → 13/10/23 |
Internet address |
Research Field
- Biosensor Technologies
Keywords
- Microfluidics
- self-filling
- LAMP
- SARS-CoV-2