The mobile version of the "Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay" (ELISA) has been designed to ease the burden of diagnosis since the machines required for the sample incubation, and reading are expensive and bulky.
The efficiency of the mobile app has been tested, and it's findings are published in the journal of Biosensors and Bioelectronics.
New ELISA Method for Analysing Cetuximab
Determination of cetuximab (CET) in human plasma samples can be made possible with highly sensitive and selective ELISA test.
Advertisement
‘In general the machines required for the incubation and reading are expensive and bulky. The Mobile Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (MELISA) allows patients to do the testing and obtain results at doctor’s office itself.’
Tweet it Now
"Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay" (ELISA) are the current gold standard diagnostic used to detect the presence of an antibody or antigen, and now instead of sending patients to a laboratory, new cellphone-based technology can be used to do the same test in the doctor's office, clinic or even in a remote area.
"ELISA is an important technology for biochemical analysis of proteins and hormones and is critical for the diagnosis of many diseases, such as HIV and Lyme Disease," said corresponding author Anna Pyayt, PhD, assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Engineering. "But the machines required for the incubation and reading are expensive and bulky. The MELISA allows patients to undergo testing and obtain results at point-of-care."
![Indian Doctors Urge Govt to Issue Advisory on ELISA Test]( "Indian Doctors Urge Govt to Issue Advisory on ELISA Test")
There is a need for an advisory from the Delhi government clarifying that Dengue ELISA is not vital or pre requisite for admission or therapy but haemogram is.
The Mobile Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (MELISA) is detailed in an article just published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics. The device accurately measures progesterone levels, a key hormone that impacts female fertility and is indicative of some cancers.
MELISA consists of a water bath heater that incubates samples at a target temperature and analyzes them via images taken by mobile phone. It uses color analysis to determine the RGB (red, green, blue) color components of each sample. The blue color component is used for further analysis due to its sensitivity to the changes in progesterone concentration.
"It is designed to make biomedical testing simple and affordable. When low-cost testing can be integrated with routine clinic visits, this would greatly improve the quality of healthcare and detect worrisome signs earlier, Dr. Pyayt said.
The portable MELISA weighs just one pound, dramatically helping older patients suffering chronic conditions and those across the world. Dr. Pyayt and her team at USF are now calibrating MELISA for a variety of tests including testosterone. With those results, they'll apply for FDA approval so clinics can start using the device.
Source: Eurekalert
Indian Doctors Urge Govt to Issue Advisory on ELISA Test
There is a need for an advisory from the Delhi government clarifying that Dengue ELISA is not vital or pre requisite for admission or therapy but haemogram is.
Advertisement
The Mobile Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (MELISA) is detailed in an article just published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics. The device accurately measures progesterone levels, a key hormone that impacts female fertility and is indicative of some cancers.
MELISA consists of a water bath heater that incubates samples at a target temperature and analyzes them via images taken by mobile phone. It uses color analysis to determine the RGB (red, green, blue) color components of each sample. The blue color component is used for further analysis due to its sensitivity to the changes in progesterone concentration.
"It is designed to make biomedical testing simple and affordable. When low-cost testing can be integrated with routine clinic visits, this would greatly improve the quality of healthcare and detect worrisome signs earlier, Dr. Pyayt said.
The portable MELISA weighs just one pound, dramatically helping older patients suffering chronic conditions and those across the world. Dr. Pyayt and her team at USF are now calibrating MELISA for a variety of tests including testosterone. With those results, they'll apply for FDA approval so clinics can start using the device.
Source: Eurekalert
Novel Technique to Read ELISA Results
New technique to read ELISA results with the help of a cell phone camera has been revealed by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Harvard-MIT Health Sciences and Technology.
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Readings
Latest Medical Gadgets
Our artificial olfactory system combines sensing and processing efficiently, mirroring the biological olfactory system's function for energy and space savings.
A portable, lightweight, and affordable exoskeleton designed for stroke patients promises expanded accessibility, particularly in areas with limited resources.
A textile-based wearable device that 'taps' a user's wrist with pressurized air, silently guides the person finding their way to their destination.
A device controlled through a mobile app, utilizing heat signatures and bacterial fluorescence, helps detect and address infections in wounds.
An Augmented Reality (AR) walkthrough before the surgery may be a useful tool for reducing preoperative anxiety in patients, a new research has revealed.
