Manufacturing prototypes for paper-based diagnostic devices

• Published in: Microfluidics and nanofluidics Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 801 - 809
• Main Authors: Mace, Charles R., Deraney, Rachel N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.05.2014; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Analytical Chemistry; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering; Engineering; Engineering Fluid Dynamics; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Research Paper; Microfluidic Device; Lateral Flow Device; Diagnostic Device; Test Zone; Diagnostic Assay
• ISSN: 1613-4982; 1613-4990
• DOI: 10.1007/s10404-013-1314-6

Diagnostic assays created using simple and inexpensive materials have the potential to transform healthcare management systems in resource-limited settings. This change can be caused by making assays more accessible (e.g., by improving portability) or by inspiring the development of tests that do no...