AVS 57th International Symposium & Exhibition
    MEMS and NEMS Thursday Sessions
       Session MN-ThP

Paper MN-ThP5
Rapid Point-Of-Care (POC) Diagnostics by Droplet-Based Detection Instrument

Thursday, October 21, 2010, 6:00 pm, Room Southwest Exhibit Hall

Session: MEMS and NEMS Poster Session
Presenter: C.S. Yu, ITRC, Taiwan, Republic of China
Authors: C.S. Yu, ITRC, Taiwan, Republic of China
Y.C. Hu, ITRC, Taiwan, Republic of China
H.-S. Huang, ITRC, Taiwan, Republic of China
J.-S. Kao, ITRC, Taiwan, Republic of China
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This paper proposes a novel point-of-care (POC) instrumentation, provides fast, simple, low cost detection and easy used. This instrument including three main parts, micro fluid chip module, electronic module and optics detection module. We use the standard the LIGA-Like process to complete the micro fluid chip. Metal master which using the electroplating technology, the massive manufactures uses the Hot-Embossing process. We characterize a gradient of surface tension force to manipulation droplet and a droplet-based reagent can be transported, precisely positioning, and mixed on the detection zone without any power source. A variety of applications are also possible such as food testing, drinking water testing, alcohol testing, anti-oxidation measurement and cosmetic analysis.