Multiplex paper-based designs for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics
Abstract
Background: Accurate and timely diagnosis is usually the first step towards appropriate disease management. In
resource-limited settings, healthcare workers lack proper facilities to perform vital tests, and the diagnosis of disease
is often determined by non-specific, physiological symptoms alone. Simple and rapid tests are needed as prerequisite
tools for patient care and must conform to the criteria set out by the World Health Organization. To address the
challenge of specific diagnosis for diseases that present with similar symptoms, multiplex diagnostic platforms must
be designed.
Methods: Simple designs for multiplexed paper-based diagnostic platforms were developed. Laser cutting and wax
printing were used to create specific patterns on paper to guide the flow of sample and reagents towards reaction
zones. Multi-arm and single strip multiplex platforms were designed and tested using Human Immunoglobulin G,
Hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg), and Helicobacter pylori antigens.
Results: All designs produced promising results with the lowest limit of detection for antigens being 30ng/ml for
single strip designs.
Conclusions: The use of glass fibre conjugate pad was found to be more sensitive compared wax-printed
chromatography paper. Results from this study indicate great potential for further application in development of
diagnostic low-cost paper-based diagnostic devices.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20174969https://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12479/1972
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