A novel approach to the automation of clinical chemistry by controlled manipulation of magnetic particles

Authors
Ostergaard, S Blankenstein, G Dirac, H Leistiko, O
Citation
S. Ostergaard et al., A novel approach to the automation of clinical chemistry by controlled manipulation of magnetic particles, J MAGN MAGN, 194(1-3), 1999, pp. 156-162
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
ISSN journal
03048853 → ACNP
Volume
194
Issue
1-3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
156 - 162
Database
ISI
SICI code
0304-8853(199904)194:1-3<156:ANATTA>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
A novel approach for performing highly automated chemical analysis is prese nted. The method is based on well-controlled movement of paramagnetic parti cles in a convection-free liquid system. The magnetic particles are coated with reagent and are moved through the sample and reagents by magnetic forc es. Less than 30 magnetic particles with a diameter of 2.5 mu m are used pe r analysis. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.