Our researchers have developed a novel optical spectroscopy probe with a distal tip and a microfluidic filtering chamber that allows entrance to liquids but not to particles. This device can analyze liquid samples for various purposes including for the detection of hemolysis in a whole blood sample without plasma separation. The concentration of a drug in a particular liquid sample can also be determined. This device allows for high sensitivity and faster detection times without the use of a reagent. Moreover, immediate quantitative results are provided, enabling a real-time, point-of-care analysis of liquids. This technology will improve patient outcomes due to earlier diagnoses and therefore a faster implementation of treatment regimens.
Proof of Concept that the Device Can Detect an Analyte (Cobalamin) in a Sample