Patent classifications
B01L2300/0864
Devices, systems, and methods for sample collection
Disclosed herein are devices, apparatus, systems, methods and kits for collecting and storing a fluid sample from a subject. A device for collecting the fluid sample can include a housing comprising a recess having an opening, a vacuum chamber in the housing and in fluidic communication with the recess, and one or more piercing elements that are extendable through the opening to penetrate skin of the subject. The vacuum chamber can be configured for having a vacuum that draws the skin into the recess. The recess can be configured having a size or shape that enables an increased volume of the fluid sample to be accumulated in the skin drawn into the recess.
Microfluidic devices
The present invention provides novel microfluidic substrates and methods that are useful for performing biological, chemical and diagnostic assays. The substrates can include a plurality of electrically addressable, channel bearing fluidic modules integrally arranged such that a continuous channel is provided for flow of immiscible fluids.
Methods for complete blood count measurement
The disclosure relates to devices and methods for analyzing blood cells in a sample. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices and methods of performing complete blood count (CBC) testing. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a cartridge device and a reader instrument device, wherein the reader instrument device receives, operates, and/or actuates the cartridge device. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a method of using a device as disclosed herein for analyzing blood cells in a sample.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF HEMOSTASIS
Provided are devices systems and methods for evaluation of hemostasis. In some embodiments, an apparatus is disclosed comprising a housing, a plurality of test chambers located in the housing, the plurality of test chambers including chambers configured for measurements via a system that interrogates one or more viscoelastic properties of test samples in the test chambers, wherein the one or more viscoelastic properties is used to characterize dynamics of coagulation and/or fibrinolysis.
Bone Marrow Adipose Portion Isolation Device and Methods
The embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to systems, devices and methods for the fractionation, isolation, extraction and processing of the adipose supernatant layer of a bone marrow aspirate. In particular, the various embodiments relate to systems, devices, and methods of obtaining, utilizing, and processing the adipose supernatant layer of a bone marrow aspirate as a source of mesenchymal stem cells.
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING PARTICLES
Methods and devices for non-invasive, label-free separation of circulating tumors cells in blood are provided. Embodiments of the disclosure provide for devices employing magnetic fluids and magnets for separation of viable circulating tumor cells from blood. Also described are systems for separation and collection of components of fluid including blood.
MULTIPLEXED INSTRUMENT-FREE BAR-CHART SPINCHIP INTEGRATED WITH NANOPARTICLE-MEDIATED APTASENSORS FOR VISUAL QUANTITATIVE DETECTION OF MULTIPLE PATHOGENS
A point-of-care testing (POCT) quantitative pathogen detection device is provided, without the aid of any detectors. In an illustrative embodiment, a POCT pathogen detection device includes an inlet microwell for receiving a substance, the inlet microwell connected to a distribution channel to distribute the substance to an analyzing component. The device also includes an analyzing component. that includes a first pathogen detection component. The first pathogen detection component includes a platinum nanoparticle-labeled magnetic DNA-probe configured to propel a dye through a bar-chart channel when a pathogen in the substance reacts platinum nanoparticle-labeled magnetic DNA-probe. The platinum nanoparticle-labeled magnetic DNA-probe is configured to react with a first pathogen. The device also includes at least one magnet configured to keep unreacted platinum nanoparticle-labeled magnetic DNA-probe in a sample recognition microwell, thereby inhibiting propulsion of the dye into the bar-chart channel when the pathogen is not detected.
Microfluidic devices and related methods
A microfluidic device includes an inlet port configured to receive a sample, a first reaction chamber fluidically coupled to the inlet port, a first pump fluidically coupled to the inlet port, a second pump fluidically coupled to a mixing chamber, a metering channel fluidically coupled to the first reaction chamber and to the mixing chamber, and one or more second reaction chambers fluidically coupled to the mixing chamber. The first pump is configured to move fluid from the inlet port to the first reaction chamber and from the first pump to the inlet port. The second pump is configured to move fluid from the second pump to the mixing chamber, from the first reaction chamber to the mixing chamber, and from the mixing chamber to the one or more second reaction chambers.
Fluidic cartridge for cytometry and additional analysis
The disclosure relates to devices and methods for analyzing particles in a sample. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices and methods for cytometry and additional analysis. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a cartridge device and a reader instrument device, wherein the reader instrument device receives, operates, and/or actuates the cartridge device. In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a method of using a device as disclosed herein for analyzing particles in a sample.
Microfluidic devices and methods of use in the formation and control of nanoreactors
The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays and combinatorial chemistry. The invention provides for aqueous based emulsions containing uniquely labeled cells, enzymes, nucleic acids, etc., wherein the emulsions further comprise primers, labels, probes, and other reactants. An oil based carrier-fluid envelopes the emulsion library on a microfluidic device, such that a continuous channel provides for flow of the immiscible fluids, to accomplish pooling, coalescing, mixing, sorting, detection, etc., of the emulsion library.