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Optical immunosensing systems--meeting the market needs
1Serono Diagnostics Ltd., Woking, Surrey, UK.
Biosensors & Bioelectronics
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Optical immunosensors, like the fluorescent capillary fill device (FCFD), offer quantitative antibody and antigen detection in samples. This review covers their market needs, development history, and future potential.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biosensing Technology
Background:
- Optical immunosensors are biosensors for quantifying antibodies, antigens, or haptens in complex biological samples like serum or blood.
- The market demands for these devices and their instrumentation are significant and growing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the market needs for optical immunosensor devices and associated instrumentation.
- To present the development history of optical immunosensors.
- To evaluate the performance of established optical immunosensors against market needs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of optical immunosensor development and market analysis.
- Detailed performance evaluation of the fluorescent capillary fill device (FCFD).
- Comparative analysis of existing optical immunosensor technologies.
Main Results:
- Market needs for optical immunosensors are identified and reviewed.
- The historical development of optical immunosensors is traced.
- The fluorescent capillary fill device (FCFD) shows promise in meeting market demands for optical immunosensing.
Conclusions:
- Optical immunosensors are crucial for quantitative analysis in biological samples.
- The fluorescent capillary fill device (FCFD) is a well-developed optical immunosensor with potential.
- Further development is needed to fully meet the market needs for advanced sensing systems.
