Nitrocellulose Membranes: Characterization of Capillary Flow Time and Actuating Flow Dynamics

Dixie Kullman1, Pranvera Gorenca2, Renee Sailus2, Uwadiae Obahiagbon1, Jennifer Blain Christen1

  • 1Arizona State University
  • 2Maricopa Community College

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12:00 - 14:00 | Thu 10 Nov | Maya Ballroom Foyer | ThPO.50

Session: HI-POCT Poster Session and POC Technologies Demonstrations

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Abstract

Use of nitrocellulose membranes for lateral flow assay (LFA) systems have demonstrated clinical utility in the form of point-of-care testing devices.Membrane selection is vital to the functionality of the test strip based on its physicochemical properties. Nitrocellulose membranes are investigated herein to determine their properties for a point of care device with flow actuation achieved by melting wax into the membrane.