Measurement of glycated hemoglobin using an aptamer/antibody assay on an integrated microfluidic system

Ko Wei Chang, Jing Lun Li, Ching Hsuan Yang, Shu Chu Shiesh, Gwo Bin Lee

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Abstract

Measurement of the ratio between glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and total hemoglobin (Hb) is now recommended for screening and diagnosing diabetes, in addition to monitoring long-term glycemic control for patient management. The costly and time-consuming traditional assay methods, which involve multi-step, bench-top, and antibody-based immunoassays, have presented major challenges to their clinical utility. In this study, an integrated microfluidic system capable of rapidly measuring the level of HbA1c and Hb in an automated fashion was reported. Moreover, this detection assay used nucleic acid aptamers that exhibited high sensitivity and specificity to Hb and HbA1c to further enhance the robustness of the assay. Combining the advantages of microfluidics and aptamers, this system presents a promising tool for clinical diagnosis and management of diabetes. As a demonstration of its clinical utility, we analyzed patient whole blood samples with clinically-relevant concentrations of HbA1c and Hb (4.4%-12.5% and 12.1 g/dL-14.9 g/dL, respectively) on our integrated microfluidic system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE-NEMS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages647-650
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479947270
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Sept 23
Event9th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE-NEMS 2014 - Waikiki Beach, United States
Duration: 2014 Apr 132014 Apr 16

Publication series

Name9th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE-NEMS 2014

Other

Other9th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, IEEE-NEMS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikiki Beach
Period14-04-1314-04-16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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