Bio drive apparatus, and assay method using the same

摘要

A non-optical bio-disc, a bio-disc device including the non-optical bio-disc and/or optical disc, a bio-driver apparatus in which a controller disc including a controller for the bio-disc is installed, and an assay method using the same, which are suitable for labs-on-a-chips for various diagnostic assays, nucleic acid hybridization assays, and immunoassays, are provided. The bio-driver apparatus is compatible with general optical discs, including audio, CD-ROMs, DVD players, etc. Thus, the bio-driver apparatus and the assay method offer and economical and convenient alternative to existing products. In addition, the bio-driver apparatus can be readily and easily applied in connection with a computer for remote diagnosis via the internet.

主权项

1. A bio disc driver apparatus comprising:
a bio disc comprising chambers which reserve one of a buffer and reaction solution, an assay site where bio materials specifically reacting with the bio sample are fixed and arrayed on a substrate, channels through which fluid flows between the chambers and the assay site; a turntable on which the bio disc is loaded; a spindle motor which rotates the bio disc by operating the turntable; a slider disposed under the bio disc which includes a detector device for detecting the assay site in the bio disc; a slide motor which radially moves the slider; a strip insert slot into which a test strip for measuring bio sample is inserted; a bio sensor for assaying the test strip; and a controller configured to control the spindle motor and the slide motor, and to read an output from the bio sensor.