Diagnostics for the developing world: microfluidic paper-based analytical devices

Anal Chem. 2010 Jan 1;82(1):3-10. doi: 10.1021/ac9013989.

Abstract

Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (microPADs) are a new class of point-of-care diagnostic devices that are inexpensive, easy to use, and designed specifically for use in developing countries. (To listen to a podcast about this feature, please go to the Analytical Chemistry multimedia page at pubs.acs.org/page/ancham/audio/index.html.).

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care / economics
  • Delivery of Health Care / methods
  • Developing Countries*
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / economics*
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Paper*
  • Point-of-Care Systems / trends*
  • Telemedicine