Microfluidics Diagnostics

This book provides a current view of the research and commercial landscape of diagnostics devices, particularly those that utilize microscale technologies, intended for both patient and laboratory use. Common diagnostic devices that are based on microfluidic principles includes glucose sensors for diabetic patients and over-the-counter pregnancy tests. Other diagnostic devices are being developed to quickly test a patient for bacterial and viral infections, and other diseases. The chapters, written by experts from around the world, discuss how to fabricate, apply, and market microfluidic diagnostic chips for lab and at-home use. Most importantly, the book also contains a discussion of topics relevant to the private sector, including patient-focused, market-oriented developed of diagnostics devices. Focuses specifically on diagnostic applications, Explores the commercial aspects of developing microfluidic diagnostic device, Highlights the growing field and presents a selection of important topics making it an excellent introductory reading for graduate students in bioengineering and related disciplines, Teachers the reader how to fabricate, apply, and market microfluidic diagnostic chips for lab and at home use, Discusses patient-focused development of diagnostics devices Book jacket.