Patent ID: 9410948
Filing Date: 2016-08-09
CPC Classification: B01L,G01N,G01R

Claim Text:
1. A microfluidic device for performing a magnetic particle assay, the microfluidic device comprising: a chamber configured to receive magnetic particles and a biological sample for mixing with the magnetic particles; an identifier including information for identifying a magnetic actuation protocol associated with the microfluidic device and conditions of manufacturing of the microfluidic device; a magnetic supplier configured to generate magnetic forces; a reader configured to read the information from the identifier; and a processing device including a processor, a reader and a magnetic supplier, wherein the reader is configured to read the information from the identifier, the magnetic supplier is configured to generate magnetic forces, and the processor is configured to control the magnetic supplier for generation of magnetic forces on the magnetic particles according to the magnetic actuation protocol identified by the information read from the identifier.