Synonyms
Laboratorial microsystem; Micro-total analysis system (μTAS); ΜTAS; On-chip laboratory
Definition
A Lab-on-a-Chip for chemical analysis is a miniaturized device capable of analyzing chemical parameters in fluids. It comprises in a single chip the liquid-handling, the detection, and the readout systems. Its reduced size and weight could improve the performance of an analysis and allow the device to be used in portable chemical analysis equipment, such as medical diagnostics units.
Overview
The healthcare sector is nowadays one of the most dynamic and where novelty is a strategic and operational imperative. The possibility of increasing the quantity and quality of clinical analyses, performed with instantaneous results and outside clinical laboratories, contributes to a better quality in healthcare services and also a better efficiency in clinical and administrative processes. The healthcare sector is under pressure to provide better service at a lower price. Therefore, more...
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Minas, G.M.H., Catarino, S.O. (2015). Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Chemical Analysis. In: Li, D. (eds) Encyclopedia of Microfluidics and Nanofluidics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5491-5_774
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