Technologies

Microfluidic technology is one of the core driving forces for innovation in the IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) field, and it is propelling the development of molecular diagnostics towards greater speed, precision, and convenience.

Core Principles

Miniaturized Fluid Manipulation

• Construct micron-scale channels (ranging from tens to hundreds of microns) on the chip. Precise control over the flow of trace amounts of fluid (from nanoliters to microliters) is achieved by utilizing capillary action, pressure-driven force, or electroosmotic flow.

• Directional transportation and distribution of the fluid are realized through structures such as microvalves and micropumps, which reduces the consumption of reagents and increases the reaction rate.

Integrated Functional Design

• Integrate steps such as sample pretreatment, nucleic acid extraction, amplification (such as PCR), and detection into a single chip, forming a "Lab-on-a-Chip".

• Each module is connected in series through microchannels, enabling fully enclosed automated operation and reducing the risk of contamination.

Technical Advantages

High Efficiency and Low Consumption: With the requirement for only trace amounts of reagents and samples, the detection cost is reduced.
Rapid and Portable: Thanks to the integrated design, the detection time is effectively shortened (to the minute level), making it suitable for POCT (Point-of-Care Testing) molecular detection.
High Sensitivity and Specificity: The closed system minimizes contamination, and the design of nanomaterials and multiplex detection enhances the accuracy.
High-Throughput Potential: Some microfluidic products can process multiple samples or targets in parallel.