MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641043639 A) filed by Nayas; and Pranaya Sivakumar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 6, for 'a paper-based microfluidic diagnostic device and method for multi-analyte detection using menstrual blood.'
Inventor(s) include Rithu Iyer; Pranaya Sivakumar; Darshini R; and Avanthiga S.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a low-cost, paper-based microfluidic diagnostic device and method for the detection of multiple biomarkers from menstrual blood. The device comprises a patterned porous substrate defining microfluidic channels and a plurality of spatially separated detection zones, each pre-loaded with specific colorimetric reagents. Upon application of menstrual blood to an inlet region, the sample is transported via capillary action to the detection zones without the requirement of external power, instrumentation, or skilled operation. The system enables qualitative and semi-quantitative assessment of biomarkers including inflammatory markers, iron-related indicators, hormonal markers, and pH, facilitating early screening of reproductive and systemic health conditions such as anemia, hormonal imbalance, infections, inflammatory disorders, and endometriosis. The invention further provides methods for fabrication, use, and visual interpretation of diagnostic results, making the system particularly suitable for point-of-care testing and low-resource settings."
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
