NOVEL MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES FOR DIAGNOSING RED BLOOD CELLS ABNORMALITIES, AND METHODS USING SAME

摘要

The present invention includes a device useful for evaluating the size, shape, surface texture, mobility, rigidity, flexibility, tensile resistance or turnover rate of red blood cells in a blood sample from an individual. The device of the present invention may be used to determine if the individual suffers from a red blood cell abnormality, such as sickle cell disease.

主权项

1. A device comprising a central tube with two open extremities, wherein each extremity of the central tube is attached to a terminal open capillary tube, wherein the central tube is at least partially filled with a filling selected from the group consisting of microspheres, hydrogel, synthetic fibers, sintered porous plug, and any combinations thereof.