BACKGROUND

The invention relates to a microfluidic analyzer for pathological detection. Currently, HIV diagnosis is carried out using ELISA or conventional flow cytometry which has disadvantages including the requirement of expensive chemicals, thorough maintenance, and experienced medical professionals to operate and maintain them effectively.

APPLICATION

• Quantitative HIV detection

• Cell culture assays (counting non-fluorescent cell population)

• Environment control (water contamination counter)

• Blood count and oncological application (counting cell proliferation)

• Detection of fluorescently labeled immune cells

• Quantitation of infection level

ADVANTAGES

• Low cost

• Portable device

• The volume of sample required is low

• Ease of maintenance

• Ease of modification and upgradability

IP STATUS

US: Patent granted (20140374630)

Europe: Patent pending (EP2810063)