Fluidic Cartridge Technology

Technology HandyLab’s proprietary and patented microfluidic technology enables cartridge-based adaptation of molecular assays. Multi-step sample and reagent handling processes are seamlessly integrated into devices capable of completing the entire assay without any manual intervention.
HandyLab's Unitized Reagent Strip The clinical sample is combined with a sample preparation reagent which is automatically pipetted into the unitized reagent strip then mixed with proprietary reagents and incubated. The sample preparation efficiently captures the nucleic acid. The targeted nucleic acid is concentrated into 10 microliters and mixed with desired probes and primers. This final mix is automatically pipetted into a precision microfluidic chamber.
Once sealed, the final mixture is amplified and detected real time. When testing is completed, the cartridge is disposed as normal biohazard waste.
Microthermal Circuitry The design of the microfluidic components allow precise control of in-cartridge processes using the proprietary Microthermal Circuit. Housed in the analyzer, this interface device enables automation of the entire sample preparation, amplification, and detection processes, providing results from a clinical sample in about an hour.