Objectives

The objective of the LabOnFoil project is to develop ultra-low-cost laboratories on chips (LOC)without compromising time response, sensitivity or simplicity of use. the uset will obtain the test results using a very popular interface (a smartphone) and a set of Labcards and skin patches, where the sample preparation and detection take place.

The project will validate the devices in four applications:

Labcard for marine algae analyisis, climate change, CO2 sequestration and toxic blooms.
Labcard for Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. detection in slaughter houses and farms.
Labcard for Colorectal Cancer monitoring using blood.
Skin patch for cocaine consumption testing of professional drivers.

The future mass production of these novel diagnostic components will be guaranteed by the development of manufacture truly ultra-low-cost Lab-on-a-chip microsystems. The dramatic cost reduction will be based on the use of large films istead of wafer substrate. The smart mobile phone will offer a vast range of straightforward communication and interface capabilities. This strategy will turna smartphone into a portable diagnostic device. The Labcards and skin patches will demonstrate the wide range of applications and the potential of the technology.

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