Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) Devices

Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices are integrated semiconductor devices that serve as a laboratory for the testing and analysis of very small chemical and clinical samples. Normally, these instruments and analytical devices consist of a network of channels that are built on a semiconductor die for use as a micro or nano lab. As a rule, lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices are designed to handle extremely small amounts of fluids such as blood and human serum. Most lab-on-a-chip products have embedded capabilities for chemical or biological analysis. Typically, microfluidics technology is used for the analysis of biological samples. Lab-on-a-chip workstations are also available.