Abstract
This editorial discusses the expanding role of paper as a platform on which to build new point-of-care assays, particularly those intended for use in resource-limited settings. Successful diagnostics for use in these environments require a low-cost platform (possibly paper) as well as new assay strategies, reagents and materials for achieving selectivity and sensitivity. Paper provides a common platform for bringing these components together and serves as a low-cost medium for prototyping new point-of-care assays.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 123-125 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2014 |
Keywords
- bioactive paper
- diagnostics
- paper diagnostics
- paper microfluidics
- point-of-care diagnostics