Abstract:Histopathological examination of blood cells plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of various diseases. However, it involves time-consuming and laborious staining procedures required for microscopic review by medical experts and is not directly applicable for point-of-care diagnosis in resource-limited locations. This study reports a dilution-, actuation- and label-free method for the analysis of individual red blood cells (RBCs) using a capillary microfluidic device and quantitative phase imaging. Blood, with… Show more
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