lab-on-a-chip technology

Lab-on-a-chip technology integrates laboratory functions onto a small microchip, typically no larger than a credit card. Using tiny channels and chambers, it can perform complex experiments like analyzing blood or detecting pathogens rapidly and with minimal sample sizes. This technology streamlines testing processes, reduces costs, and accelerates results compared to traditional laboratory methods. It combines multiple laboratory steps—such as sample preparation, mixing, reaction, and detection—into a single, compact device, making diagnostics more efficient, portable, and accessible across various medical and environmental applications.