Multiplexed detection of biological agents using optical microchip sensors

D. Bhatta; M. B. McDonnell; E. Perkins

doi:10.1117/12.864842

12 October 2010 Multiplexed detection of biological agents using optical microchip sensors

D. Bhatta, M. B. McDonnell, E. Perkins

Proceedings Volume 7838, Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism and Crime Fighting VI and Optical Materials in Defence Systems Technology VII; 78380X (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.864842
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2010, Toulouse, France

Abstract

A multi-channel optical microchip sensor system suitable for real-time, label-free detection of a wide range of biological agents is presented. SpectroSens^TM chips containing multiple high-precision planar Bragg gratings are exploited as lowcost, robust refractive index sensors. Sensitivity to biological agents is conferred by functionalising individual sensing regions with different antibodies selected against numerous targets of interest. Antigen binding to the surfaceimmobilised antibodies results in localised changes in refractive index; upon laser-induced interrogation of the sensing region via optical fibres, these antibody-antigen interactions manifest as increases in wavelength of light reflected from the sensor chip. Real-time detection of multiple biological agents including bacterial cells/spores, viruses and toxins has been demonstrated. Further improvements to sensor performance including physical and chemical methods are also investigated. This multi-analyte capability highlights the potential use of this sensing technology in applications ranging from bio-hazard detection for defence purposes to point-of-care clinical diagnostics.

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D. Bhatta, M. B. McDonnell, and E. Perkins "Multiplexed detection of biological agents using optical microchip sensors", Proc. SPIE 7838, Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism and Crime Fighting VI and Optical Materials in Defence Systems Technology VII, 78380X (12 October 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.864842

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