Paper-based CRP Monitoring Devices

Shang Chi Lin, Chung Yuh Tseng, Po Liang Lai, Min Yen Hsu, Shueh Yao Chu, Fan Gang Tseng*, Chao Min Cheng

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Here, we discuss the development of a paper-based diagnostic device that is inexpensive, portable, easy-to-use, robust, and capable of running simultaneous tests to monitor a relevant inflammatory protein for clinical diagnoses i.e. C-reactive protein (CRP). In this study, we first attempted to make a paper-based diagnostic device via the wax printing method, a process that was used in previous studies. This device has two distinct advantages: 1) reduced manufacturing and assay costs and operation duration via using wax printing method to define hydrophobic boundaries (for fluidic devices or general POC devices); and, 2) the hydrophilicity of filter paper, which is used to purify and chromatographically correct interference caused by whole blood components with a tiny amount of blood sample (only 5 μL). Diagnosis was based on serum stain length retained inside the paper channels of our device. This is a balanced function between surface tension and chromatographic force following immune reactions (CRP assays) with a paper-embedded biomarker.

Original languageEnglish
Article number38171
JournalScientific Reports
Volume6
DOIs
StatePublished - 02 12 2016

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