Diagnostics for the Developing World: Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices

Andres W. Martinez, Scott T. Phillips, George M. Whitesides, Emanuel Carrilho

Analytical Chemistry · 2009 · 2.6K citations · 30 references

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Abstract

Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (microPADs) are a new class of point-of-care diagnostic devices that are inexpensive, easy to use, and designed specifically for use in developing countries. (To listen to a podcast about this feature, please go to the Analytical Chemistry multimedia page at pubs.acs.org/page/ancham/audio/index.html.).

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