Method of improving sensor detection of target molcules in a sample within a fluidic system
US7919330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of improving microfluidic assays are disclosed. Assays can be improved (better signal to noise ratio) by using sessile drop evaporation as an analyte concentration step (enhanced signal) and repeated passes of wash droplets as a means to reduce non-specific binding (noise reduction). In addition multiple massively parallel analyses improve the statistical precision of the analyses.
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