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Xianbo Qiu1, Dafeng Chen, Changchun Liu

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Point-of-care (POC) molecular testing requires integrated systems for sample preparation and analysis.
  • Existing technologies often lack portability, automation, or the ability to perform complex molecular assays in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a portable, fully automated analyzer for integrated molecular testing at the point-of-care.
  • To enable rapid nucleic acid amplification and detection using a disposable microfluidic cassette.

Main Methods:

  • A portable analyzer with mechanical and thermal actuation for a disposable microfluidic cassette was designed.
  • The system integrates cell lysis, nucleic acid isolation, purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) thermal cycling, and lateral flow (LF) detection.
  • A custom feedforward, variable, structural proportional-integral-derivative (FVSPID) controller was used for precise temperature control during PCR.

Main Results:

  • The analyzer successfully automated sample processing, nucleic acid amplification, and detection from spiked saliva samples.
  • Upconverting phosphor reporter particles enabled sensitive detection of amplicons via lateral flow assay.
  • The system demonstrated effective temperature uniformity and control for PCR.

Conclusions:

  • The developed portable analyzer offers a fully automated solution for point-of-care molecular diagnostics.
  • This technology is well-suited for deployment in regions with limited access to centralized laboratory facilities and skilled personnel.
  • The integrated microfluidic system provides a versatile platform for various molecular assays.