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Review
. 2012 Jun 21;12(12):2118-34.
doi: 10.1039/c2lc21204h. Epub 2012 Feb 17.

Commercialization of microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic devices

Curtis D Chin  1 , Vincent Linder, Samuel K Sia
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Commercialization of microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic devices

Curtis D Chin et al. Lab Chip. .

Abstract

A large part of the excitement behind microfluidics is in its potential for producing practical devices, but surprisingly few lab-on-a-chip based technologies have been successfully introduced into the market. Here, we review current work in commercializing microfluidic technologies, with a focus on point-of-care diagnostics applications. We will also identify challenges to commercialization, including lessons drawn from our experience in Claros Diagnostics. Moving forward, we discuss the need to strike a balance between achieving real-world impact with integrated devices versus design of novel single microfluidic components.

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