The Lab-on-PCB framework for affordable, electronic-based point-of-care diagnostics: From design to manufacturing

N. Vasilakis, K. I. Papadimitriou, D. Evans, H. Morgan, T. Prodromakis

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Abstract

A novel, Lab-on-Printed Circuit Board (LoPCB) manufacturing technology is demonstrated for the development of low-cost electrochemical biosensors combined with microfluidics for Point-of-Care (PoC) applications. An analysis of the developed PCB architecture is presented, detailing the three development areas of the proposed LoPCB platform, i.e. microfluidics, biosensors and electronics. Design rules and potential fabrication limitations are also discussed, based on the characterization of prototype fabricated systems. Two PCB-based devices have been designed and fabricated, a microfluidic active diluter with a variable and actively controlled dilution ratio and an electrochemical biosensor. The obtained results demonstrate the feasibility of a complete LoPCB platform, where all three compartments will co-exist and co-operate, providing an electronic-based PoC system for electrochemical biosensing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Healthcare Innovation Point-of-Care Technologies Conference, HI-POCT 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages126-129
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509011667
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Dec 2016
Event2016 IEEE Healthcare Innovation Point-of-Care Technologies Conference, HI-POCT 2016 - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 9 Nov 201611 Nov 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE Healthcare Innovation Point-of-Care Technologies Conference, HI-POCT 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Healthcare Innovation Point-of-Care Technologies Conference, HI-POCT 2016
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period9/11/1611/11/16

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