Abstract: The present invention provides a wide-area sample-based reader design which serves as a diagnostic detection device for bio-particles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wide-area sample-based reader design which serves as a diagnostic detection device for bio-particles.

Abstract: One variation of a system includes a cartridge comprising: a substrate; a sample well integrated into the substrate, defining an upper opening and a lower opening, and configured to receive a test solution comprising a user sample and an amount of a fluorescent probe configured to bind with a target bioparticle to form a target complex; a filter membrane extending across the lower opening and defining a network of pores configured to convey fluid from the sample well and prevent passage of the target complex through the filter membrane. The system further includes a reader comprising: a housing; a cartridge receptacle configured to receive the cartridge; an excitation source configured to illuminate a detection region within the housing; and a detector defining a field of view intersecting the detection region and configured to detect a signal generated by fluid in the sample well and representing presence of the target bioparticle.

Abstract: One variation of a system includes a cartridge comprising: a substrate; a sample well integrated into the substrate, defining an upper opening and a lower opening, and configured to receive a test solution comprising a user sample and an amount of a fluorescent probe configured to bind with a target bioparticle to form a target complex; a filter membrane extending across the lower opening and defining a network of pores configured to convey fluid from the sample well and prevent passage of the target complex through the filter membrane. The system further includes a reader comprising: a housing; a cartridge receptacle configured to receive the cartridge; an excitation source configured to illuminate a detection region within the housing; and a detector defining a field of view intersecting the detection region and configured to detect a signal generated by fluid in the sample well and representing presence of the target bioparticle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wide-area sample-based reader design which serves as a diagnostic detection device for bio-particles.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a process of differential filtration spectroscopic detection of bacteria, viruses and biomolecules. The invention also provides a novel cartridge for diagnostic detection of biomolecules/bioparticles.

Abstract: The field of the invention relates generally to the detection of antigens, including, but not limited to, quantum dots (Qdots) and metal oxide nanoparticles. More specifically, the invention relates to the detection of antigens on a surface or in a source, which antigens include bacteria, viruses, and small proteins. In some embodiments, the invention can be used to detect biological warfare agents, such as anthrax and ricin. In some embodiments, the invention can be used for early detection of diseases in human and animals. The invention may utilize a swab-test and may further utilize a filtration process, such as with a syringe-disc.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method is described for detection of very small quantities (a few hundred molecules) of bioparticles in nanoliter/picoliter quantities of a sample. The apparatus involves a very small and low cost apparatus that contains a fluorometer. The detection process uses the fluorescence of nanoparticles. Dielectrophoresis is used to concentrate, mix and position the target particles with regard to the light sensor such that maximum detection efficiency is achieved. This allows low cost implementation of low cost point of care tests for disease (animal and plant), infection, food-borne bacteria detection, nucleotide sequencing and pathogen detection (bioterrorism) in real world applications.

Abstract: A composition and method of detecting antigens and killing bacteria and virus is described. The composition and method comprise a fluorescent nanoparticle conjugated to a substance capable of binding specifically to a antigen and exposing the location containing the fluorescent nanoparticle and antigen to a wavelength of light capable of exciting the fluorescent nanoparticle.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method is described for detection of very small quantities (a few hundred molecules) of bioparticles in nanoliter/picoliter quantities of a sample. The apparatus involves a very small and low cost apparatus that contains a fluorometer. The detection process uses the fluorescence of nanoparticles. Dielectrophoresis is used to concentrate, mix and position the target particles with regard to the light sensor such that maximum detection efficiency is achieved. This allows low cost implementation of low cost point of care tests for disease (animal and plant), infection, food-borne bacteria detection, nucleotide sequencing and pathogen detection (bioterrorism) in real world applications.