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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Point-of-Care Diagnostics

Background:

  • Non-invasive self-health evaluation using biological fluids like urine and saliva is desirable.
  • Accurate diagnostic results depend on precise biological liquid sampling.
  • Conventional filter paper methods exhibit variations in sampling volume due to structural differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate synthetic microfluidic papers for precise biological liquid sampling.
  • To optimize the design and collection method for accurate sample volume acquisition.
  • To demonstrate the utility of synthetic microfluidic papers in quantifying analyte concentrations.

Main Methods:

  • Synthetic microfluidic papers composed of obliquely combined micropillars were designed and fabricated.
  • Sampling volume accuracy was evaluated using various designs and collection techniques.
  • Potassium concentration was measured using optimized synthetic microfluidic paper and a densitometer.

Main Results:

  • Synthetic microfluidic papers demonstrated improved sampling volume accuracy compared to conventional methods.
  • An optimized protocol was established for precise liquid collection.
  • Accurate potassium concentration measurements validated the effectiveness of the synthetic microfluidic papers.

Conclusions:

  • Synthetic microfluidic papers offer a precise and reliable method for biological liquid sampling.
  • This technology enhances the accuracy of non-invasive diagnostic tests.
  • The developed method holds significant potential for self-health monitoring applications.