Paper-based analytical devices for point-of-care blood tests
Journal
Biomicrofluidics
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
2021
Author(s)
Abstract
Blood can be a window to health, and as a result, is the most intensively studied human biofluid. Blood tests can diagnose diseases, monitor therapeutic drugs, and provide information about the health of an individual. Rapid response blood tests are becoming increasingly essential, especially when subsequent treatment is required. Toward this need, paper-based devices have been excellent tools for performing blood tests due to their ability to conduct rapid and low-cost diagnostics and analyses in a non-laboratory environment. In this Perspective, we review recent advances in paper-based blood tests, particularly focusing on the specific techniques and assays applied. Additionally, we discuss the future of these paper-based devices, such as how the signal intensity can be enhanced and how the in situ synthesis of nanomaterials can be used to improve the sensitivity, functionality, and operational simplicity. With these advances, paper-based devices are becoming increasingly valuable tools for point-of-care blood tests in various practical scenarios. ? 2021 Author(s).
Subjects
Analytic equipment
Diagnosis
Paper
Diagnose disease
In-situ synthesis
Laboratory environment
Paper based devices
Paper-based analytical devices
Rapid response
Signal intensities
Therapeutic drugs
Blood
SDGs
Type
review