Pablo E. Guevara-Pantoja, Yara Alvarez-Brana, Jon Mercader Ruiz, Fernando Benito-Lopez, Lourdes Basabe-Desmonts
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A Microfluidic Device for Passive Separation of Platelet-Rich Plasma from Whole Blood
We present a microfluidic device for separating Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) from whole blood, addressing key limitations in current technologies. Unlike existing methods that require complex fabrication and expensive materials, our approach uses a CO2 laser cutter to fabricate acrylic layers bonded with pressure-sensitive adhesives, making it cost-effective and simple. Operating via gravity sedimentation, the device captures blood cells in multiple trenches and processes 1 mL of whole blood—significantly more than previous sedimentation devices. To prevent bubble formation, we incorporated a hydrophilic surface at the trench bottoms, ensuring reliable PRP separation. We analyzed three trench geometries to optimize plasma yield and quality. Our device processes blood in 45 minutes, yielding ~300 µL of plasma with at least a 2-fold platelet concentration increase. Red and white blood cell removal purities are 98% and 96%, respectively. Flow simulations optimized shear rates to improve sedimentation. Only 8.2% of the total platelets were activated, compared to 31% in the centrifugation method. This combination of simplicity, cost-efficiency, and effective platelet preservation enables a low-cost method for obtaining high-quality PRP for clinical research and therapy.
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Lab on a Chip is the premiere journal that publishes cutting-edge research in the field of miniaturization. By their very nature, microfluidic/nanofluidic/miniaturized systems are at the intersection of disciplines, spanning fundamental research to high-end application, which is reflected by the broad readership of the journal. Lab on a Chip publishes two types of papers on original research: full-length research papers and communications. Papers should demonstrate innovations, which can come from technical advancements or applications addressing pressing needs in globally important areas. The journal also publishes Comments, Reviews, and Perspectives.