New rapid lab-on-a-chip detects dengue antibodies from saliva.

Finding out whether you have been infected with dengue may soon be as easy as spitting into a rapid test kit. The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of A*STAR has developed a paper-based disposable device that will allow dengue-specific antibodies to be detected easily from saliva within 20 minutes. This device is currently undergoing further development for commercialization. The rapid diagnostic kit can detect … Continue reading New rapid lab-on-a-chip detects dengue antibodies from saliva.