Manufacturing & Processing Technologies
Polymer laminate technology is an important enabling platform for rapid prototyping of single use, lab-on-a-chip devices that are revolutionizing IVD products. Important features of the method include the ability to form enclosed three-dimensional channels, complex and closely spaced features, and such functions as on-board valves, pumps, mixers, and porous membrane filters. A wide choice of materials is available, and the process also supports volume production.

Impact of water quality on IVD testing
The sensitive molecular assays used for today’s IVD tests require higher standards of clinical laboratory water, free of nucleases or immunoreactive contamination. New purification technologies designed specifically for the clinical laboratory include combinations of electrodeionization, ultrafiltration, and photooxidation, producing water of consistent quality. Validated water purification systems enable users to control water quality, which decreases downtime and ensures accurate patient results.

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