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  • 1Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, ‡Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Bimolecular Research, §Department of Chemistry, ∥Department of Chemical Engineering, and ⊥Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Toronto , 160 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 3E1.

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We developed a novel tableting method to stabilize diagnostic reagents, simplifying complex assays and enabling their use in remote areas without refrigeration. This innovation enhances the accessibility of medical diagnostics globally.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Assay Development

Background:

  • Current medical diagnostic assays offer high sensitivity but often require complex procedures, specialized personnel, and cold storage for heat-sensitive reagents.
  • The need for refrigeration and multi-step processes limits the deployment of advanced diagnostic tools, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a high-throughput compression method for creating stable, pre-measured diagnostic reagent tablets.
  • To demonstrate the versatility and clinical readiness of this tableting technology for various diagnostic assays.

Main Methods:

  • A novel high-throughput compression technique was employed to encapsulate assay components into color-coded tablets.
  • The stability of heat-sensitive reagents within tablets was assessed.
  • Tableted diagnostics were applied to diverse assays, including isothermal nucleic acid amplification, enzyme-based immunoassays, and microbead diagnostics.
  • Clinical readiness was evaluated by screening hepatitis B-positive patient samples using the tableted assay.

Main Results:

  • The tableting method successfully stabilized heat-sensitive reagents, simplifying assay preparation.
  • The technology proved effective across a range of diagnostic applications, including nucleic acid amplification and immunoassays.
  • Tableted diagnostics demonstrated clinical utility in screening for hepatitis B, showing stability and ease of use.
  • The method eliminates the need for cold chain storage and complex handling procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Tableting diagnostic reagents offers a robust solution for stabilizing sensitive materials and simplifying complex assays.
  • This technology significantly reduces logistical barriers, such as refrigeration requirements and specialized handling.
  • The developed method enhances the accessibility and deployability of advanced medical diagnostics, especially in remote or underserved regions.