title: 3D printed microfluidic mixer for point-of-care diagnosis of anemia.
abstract: 3D printing has been an emerging fabrication tool in prototyping and manufacturing. We demonstrated a 3D microfluidic simulation guided computer design and 3D printer prototyping for quick turnaround development of microfluidic 3D mixers, which allows fast self-mixing of reagents with blood through capillary force. Combined with smartphone, the point-of-care diagnosis of anemia from finger-prick blood has been successfully implemented and showed consistent results with clinical measurements. Capable of 3D fabrication flexibility and smartphone compatibility, this work presents a novel diagnostic strategy for advancing personalized medicine and mobile healthcare.
authors.forename: Kimberly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Plevniak
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.lastname: Mei He
mesh_terms: D000740:Anemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D044085:Microfluidics / Q000379:methods*; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D066330:Printing, Three-Dimensional; D000068997:Smartphone