Method and Apparatus for Increasing the Sensitivity of a Biosensor Used in a Planar Waveguide

摘要

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for mixing an analyte in a planar waveguide cartridge. The invention includes adding magnetic particles to an analyte containing one or more types of target molecules; inserting the analyte and magnetic particles into the cartridge; and moving a magnetic filed proximate to and around the cartridge containing the analyte and magnetic particles, wherein the movement of the magnet field causes movement in the analyte.