Portable Microfluidic Biological Agent Detection System

摘要

A portable system has been developed for rapid detection of biological warfare agents. The system is based on coupling highly specific immunoassay technologies with ultra-sensitive electrochemical detection. The detection system utilizes low-cost, disposable microfluidic cartridges and is capable of detecting as low as 700 cells/ml of pathogenic bacteria in 60 minutes. The system is optimized for detection of biological agents in liquid samples and in air by integration with portable aerosol collectors. The developed system can be applied to protection of forward deployed critical infrastructure and troops.