Monolithic centrifugal microfluidic platform for bacteria capture and concentration, lysis, nucleic-acid amplification, and real-time detection

J. L.Gareta Cordero, I. K. Dimov, J. O'Grady, J. Ducréel, T. Barry, A. J. Ricco

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Abstract

We report the design, fabrication, and characterization of a polymer centrifugal microfluidic system for the specific detection of bacterial pathogens. This single-cartridge platform integrates bacteria capture and concentration, supematant solution removal, lysis, and nucleic-acid sequence-based amplification (NASBA) in a single unit. The unit is fabricated using multilayer lamination and consists of five different polymer layers. Bacteria capture and concentration are accomplished by sedimentation in five minutes. Centrifugation forces also drive the subsequent steps. A wax valve is integrated in the cartridge to enable high-speed centrifugation. Oil is used to prevent evaporation during reactions requiring thermal cycling. Device functionality was demonstrated by real-time detection of E. coli from a 200-μL sample.

Original languageEnglish
Article number4805392
Pages (from-to)356-359
Number of pages4
JournalProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event22nd IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2009 - Sorrento, Italy
Duration: 25 Jan 200929 Jan 2009

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