Molecular quantification in digital health diagnostic cd with surface modifications

This thesis aims to document the experimental quantification of molecules on top of a common compact disc (CD) using the ubiquitous and inexpensive technology of a CD drive. To illustrate the concept, glucose is chosen as the target molecule and a colorimetric enzymatic glucose assay is carried out on top of a modified CD. Test strips, similar to the ones used for blood glucose monitoring, are incorporated on top of a CD with audio files burned on it. When a substance containing glucose is dropped onto the strip the resulting change in optical density is proportional to glucose concentration. Using the laser light, optical pickup and the error detection and correction protocol present in all CD drives, this change in optical density and hence the concentration of glucose in the sample are determined quantitatively. The resulting potential “CD glucose meter” can be a cost-effective, mass-deployable, point-of-care tool for rapid blood glucose monitoring and the diagnosis of diabetes. This CD based method for molecular quantification is independent of the type of target molecule and the concept can hence be extended for quantifying other important molecules and carrying out other diagnostic tests in a multiplexed arrangement.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical & Computer Engr

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Majeed, Hassaan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Liu, Gang Logan

• Molecular quantification
• Point-of-care diagnostics
• Compact disc based sensing

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 2011 Hassaan Majeed

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/26254

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/26254