METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CELL DETECTION AND ANALYSIS

摘要

The present invention is a method and a system of cell detection and analysis. The present invention may incorporate at least an optical source, a fluidic chip and a detection module. Cells may be caused to flow within the fluidic chip and specifically past a detection window section accessible by the optical source. The flowing cells may be identified and/or analyzed. The detection module may specifically count the cells of interest as they flow past the detection window section of the chip. The detection module may further be operable to generate or otherwise capture images of the cells as they flow past the window and to use these images collectively for the purpose of analyzing the cells. The present invention may be portable and operable in remote locations.

主权项

1. A cell detection and analysis system characterized in that it comprises:
(a) a fluidic chip incorporating a microfluidic channel operable for one or more cells to flow within the microfludic channel; (b) an optical source positioned to be directed to the fluidic chip or a portion of the fluidic chip; and (c) a detection module operable to capture one or more images of the one or more tells flowing within the fluidic chip, and operable to establish multi-colour fluorescence detection assays while the fluidic chip, optical source and detection module remain stationary within the system, said multi-colour fluorescence detection assays being multi-wavelength detection assays of the fluidic chip incorporating detection points that are positioned to be any of the following: serial; parallel; or a combination of serial and parallel.