MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR QUANTIFYING PARTICLES USING CENTRIFUGAL FORCE

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14836665

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Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward microfluidic systems, apparatus, and methods for measuring a quantity of cells in a fluid. Examples include a differential white blood cell measurement using a centrifugal microfluidic system. A method may include introducing a fluid sample containing a quantity of cells into a microfluidic channel defined in part by a substrate. The quantity of cells may be transported toward a detection region defined in part by the substrate, wherein the detection region contains a density media, and wherein the density media has a density lower than a density of the cells and higher than a density of the fluid sample. The substrate may be spun such that at least a portion of the quantity of cells are transported through the density media. Signals may be detected from label moieties affixed to the cells.

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SANDIA CORPNEW MEXICO

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Schaff, Ulrich Y Livermore, US 14 207
Singh, Anup K Danville, US 51 761
Sommer, Gregory Jon Livermore, US 7 70

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