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Abstract
We present a lab-on-a-disk technology for fast identification and quantification of parasite eggs in stool. We introduce a separation and packing method of eggs contained in 1 g of stool, allowing for removal of commonly present solid particles, fat droplets and air bubbles. The separation is based on a combined gravitational and centrifugal flotation, with the eggs guided to a packed monolayer, enabling quantitation and identification of subtypes of the eggs present in a single field of view (FOV). The prototype was tested with stool samples from pigs and humans infected with intestinal parasites (soil-transmitted helminths eggs). The quality of the images created by this platform was appropriate for identification and quantification of egg types present in the sample.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 852 |
Journal | Micromachines (Basel) |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Dec 2019 |
Keywords
- particle separation
- parasite egg identification and quantification
- diagnostic microfluidic device
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SRP6: Strategic Research Programme: Exploiting the Advantages of Order and Geometrical Structure for a Greener Chemistry
Desmet, G., Denayer, J., Denayer, J., Desmet, G. & Denayer, J.
1/11/12 → 31/10/22
Project: Fundamental
Research output
- 23 Citations
- 1 Poster
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Development of a lab-on-a-disk platform for detection of parasite eggs in animal stool
Kryj, A., Briet, M., Legein, F., Odongo, S. & De Malsche, W., Jan 2020.Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster