SENSOR ARRAYS FOR THE MEASUREMENT AND IDENTIFICATION OF MULTIPLE ANALYTES IN SOLUTIONS

摘要

A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavitites may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles microspheres are, in one embodiment positioned within the cavities. The particles may be configured to produce a signal when a receptor coupled to t he particle interacts with the analyte. Using pattern recognition techniques, t he analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized.