Microfluidic system and coating method therefor
US8961901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microfluidic system having a microchannel for the capillary transport of a liquid, in particular a body fluid for analytical purposes. The microchannel is provided with a surface coating comprising at least one hydrophilic substance selected from the group consisting of polyacrylic acid, polyacrylate, dextran sulfate and chondroitin sulfate. The invention also concerns a coating method that is suitable for this.
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