Competitive Advantages:
Detects hemolysis without plasma separation, Provides immediate quantitative results, High sensitivity, Shortens diagnostic time.
In one embodiment, an optical spectroscopy probe includes an optical fiber having a distal tip and a microfluidic filtering chamber attached to the distal tip of the optical fiber, the chamber comprising a microfluidic membrane adapted to enable liquid to enter the chamber but prevent particles from entering the chamber.Our researchers have developed a novel optical spectroscopy probe with a distal tip and a microfluidic filtering chamber that allows entrance to liquids but not to particles. This device can analyze liquid samples for various purposes including for the detection of hemolysis in a whole blood sample without plasma separation. The concentration of a drug in a particular liquid sample can also be determined. This device allows for high sensitivity and faster detection times without the use of a reagent. Moreover, immediate quantitative results are provided, enabling a real-time, point-of-care analysis of liquids. This technology will improve patient outcomes due to earlier diagnoses and therefore a faster implementation of treatment regimens.
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