Self-powered microfluidic chips for multiplexed protein assays from whole bloodElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Two movies and a document for blood assay reagents. See DOI: 10.1039/b821247c.

We report herein on a self-powered, self-contained microfluidic-based chip designed to separate plasma from whole blood, and then execute an assay of a multiplexed panel of plasma biomarker proteins. The power source is based upon a chemical reaction that is catalytically triggered by the push of a button on the chip. We demonstrate assays of a dozen blood-based protein biomarkers using this automated, self-contained device. This platform can potentially permit high throughput, accurate, multiplexed blood diagnostic measurements in remote locations and by minimally trained individuals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]