MicroSensors for Clinical Analysis – Point-of-care testing
A number of collaborative projects which are currently ongoing between the CREATE centre and the National Centre for Microelectronics (ITT Dublin) have resulted in the fabrication of thin-film electrochemical sensors based on a number of generic designs. These devices enable development of analytical sensors for a range of important metabolites in e.g. blood/urine samples.
Funded under the Applied Research Enhancement Programme 2005, Enterprise Ireland this programme of research in Microsensors for Clinical Analysis will enable the commercialization of research outputs in the area of clinical diagnostic tests for healthcare at the point of care. Species of interest include (A) Creatinine, creatine cholesterol, glucose and urea; (B) Electrolytes (Ca 2+, K+, Na+, NH4+). (B) Liver enzymes, ALT, AST ALP GT.
