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L J Kricka¹, P Wilding

¹Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. kricka@mail.med.upenn.edu

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

|August 20, 2003

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Miniaturizing genetic tests using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) microchips is advancing. This review covers PCR microchip designs, fabrication, and surface chemistry challenges, highlighting passivation strategies for improved performance.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Microfluidics

Background:

Miniaturization of genetic tests is a key objective in molecular diagnostics.
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a fundamental technique for DNA amplification.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the progress in miniaturizing PCR tests using microchip technology.
To examine various PCR microchip designs, fabrication techniques, and device components.

Main Methods:

Survey of current literature on PCR microchip technology.
Analysis of different microchip designs and fabrication approaches.
Review of surface chemistry challenges and passivation strategies.

Main Results:

Various PCR microchip designs and fabrication methods are available.
Surface chemistry of microchip components can inhibit PCR.
Static and dynamic surface passivation techniques address these inhibition issues.

Conclusions:

Significant progress has been made in developing microchip-based PCR devices.
Addressing surface chemistry is crucial for reliable and efficient miniaturized PCR.
Surface passivation strategies are essential for overcoming PCR inhibition in microchips.