WO2015099162A1 - 検体液センサ、検体液センサユニット及び検体液検査方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a sensor capable of measuring a property of a liquid or a component contained in the liquid, a sensor unit including the sensor, and an inspection method using the sensor.
- the liquid may be any fluid as long as it has fluidity, and may have a high viscosity.
- Patent Document 1 A technique for separating blood into plasma and blood cells by means of a membrane filter in order to perform a blood test is known (for example, Patent Document 1).
- the inspection kit of Patent Document 1 includes a membrane filter, first and second containers connected to the membrane filter via flow paths, and a cock that controls the flow from the membrane filter to the first and second containers. have. Different reagents are arranged in the first and second containers.
- a cock is set so that liquid flows from the membrane filter to the first container, and blood is supplied to the membrane filter. Thereby, plasma is accommodated in the first container and blood cells remain on the membrane filter. The plasma reacts with the reagent placed in the first container.
- a cock is set so that liquid flows from the membrane filter to the second container, and purified water is supplied to the membrane filter.
- purified water is supplied to the membrane filter.
- the blood cells remaining in the membrane filter are hemolyzed and accommodated in the second container.
- the hemolyzed blood cells react with the reagent placed in the second container.
- the first and second containers are disposed below the membrane filter, and the flow path connecting the membrane filter and the first and second containers is constituted by a tube.
- the flow from the membrane filter to the first and second containers is realized by gravity.
- Patent Document 1 by providing a membrane filter in a test kit, blood separation outside the test kit is unnecessary, and a simple test method is realized.
- the specimen liquid is caused to flow by gravity, for example, when the test kit is used, a certain direction must be set downward, and handling is restricted.
- the configuration of the inspection kit tends to be large. As described above, the configuration of the inspection kit is complicated or enlarged, and the inspection method is restricted.
- a sample liquid sensor includes a filter that filters a sample liquid, a first flow path that is formed downstream of the filter and includes a capillary tube, and is positioned downstream of the filter.
- a second flow path made of a capillary tube, and a sensor element that is located in at least one of the first flow path and the second flow path and outputs a signal corresponding to a component of the sample liquid.
- a sample liquid sensor unit includes the above-described sample liquid sensor and a reader to which the sample liquid sensor can be attached and detached.
- a specimen fluid test method includes a filter that filters specimen fluid, a first channel and a second channel that are located downstream from the filter, and are formed of capillaries, and the second stream. And a sensor element that outputs a signal corresponding to a component of the sample liquid, and the downstream of the sensor element in the second flow path is communicated with the outside.
- the flow of the sample liquid can be effectively controlled and a simple test can be realized.
- FIG. 3A is a top view of the sensor shown with the upper layer member removed from the sensor of FIG. 1
- FIG. 3B is a sectional view of the sensor along the line IIIb-IIIb of FIG. 3A
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the sensor taken along line IIIc-IIIc in FIG.
- FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (e) are diagrams for explaining the procedure of the sample liquid testing method using the sensor of FIG. 6 (a) to 6 (e) are diagrams for explaining the continuation of FIG. 5 (e).
- FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (e) are diagrams for explaining the procedure of the sample liquid testing method using the sensor of FIG. 6 (a) to 6 (e) are diagrams for explaining the continuation of FIG. 5 (e).
- FIGS. 5 (a) to 5 (e) are diagrams for explaining the procedure of the sample liquid testing method using the sensor of FIG. 6 (a) to 6 (e) are diagrams for explaining the continuation of FIG. 5 (e).
- FIGS. 7A and 7B are cross-sectional views showing examples in which the capillary forces of the first channel and the second channel are made different from each other.
- FIGS. 8A to 8D are diagrams showing various modified examples of the shapes of the first flow path and the second flow path.
- FIG. 9A to FIG. 9C are diagrams showing various modified examples of the shapes of the first flow path and the second flow path.
- FIGS. 10A to 10C are views for explaining a sensor unit including the sensor of FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification of a 1st flow path.
- the senor may be set in any direction upward or downward, but in the following, for convenience, the orthogonal coordinate system xyz is defined and the positive side in the z direction is set upward, and the upper surface, the lower surface, etc. The following terms shall be used.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a sensor 1 (specimen fluid sensor) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the sensor 1 is formed, for example, in a generally rectangular plate shape as a whole.
- the thickness is, for example, 0.5 mm to 3 mm
- the length in the x direction is, for example, 1 cm to 5 cm
- the length in the y direction is, for example, 1 cm to 3 cm.
- the sensor 1 is provided with an inlet 3 for taking in a sample liquid (for example, blood or diluted blood), and a plurality of terminals 5 used for input / output of electrical signals.
- a sample liquid for example, blood or diluted blood
- the inflow port 3 is opened at, for example, the upper surface of the sensor 1 and one end of the rectangle.
- the inlet 3 may be blocked by a seal or the like for the purpose of preventing dust or unintended moisture from entering from the inlet 3. Good.
- the shape of the inflow port 3 may be set suitably, it is circular, for example.
- the plurality of terminals 5 are exposed on the upper surface side of the sensor 1 at the other end of the rectangle.
- the sensor 1 is attached to a reader 103 (see FIG. 10A) including an oscillation circuit or the like, for example.
- the mounting is performed, for example, by inserting the end of the sensor 1 on the terminal 5 side into the slot of the reader 103.
- the sensor 1 changes the electrical signal input from the reader 103 to any of the plurality of terminals 5 according to the component of the sample liquid taken from the inflow port 3, and the reader 103 from any of the plurality of terminals 5.
- the sensor 1 is, for example, a disposable sensor.
- the first mark 6A, the second mark 6B, and the third mark 6C are provided on the upper surface of the sensor 1 (hereinafter simply referred to as “mark 6”, which may not be distinguished). As will be described later, a hole is formed by the user on the upper surface of the sensor 1. The mark 6 indicates the position where the hole is to be opened.
- the mark 6 may be in an appropriate form as long as it is visible.
- the mark 6 may be provided with a color different from the surroundings of the mark 6 or may be visually recognized by being provided with unevenness.
- the mark 6 may indicate the position by being provided at a position where the hole is to be opened, or may be provided while being shifted from the position as indicated by an arrow indicating the position where the hole is to be opened, The position may be indicated. These marks 6 may not be provided.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the sensor 1.
- the sensor 1 includes a filter 7 that filters the sample liquid, a sensor element 9 that outputs a signal corresponding to the component of the sample liquid that has passed through the filter 7, and a package that holds these and constitutes a flow path through which the sample liquid flows 11 (consisting of 13, 15, 17 etc.).
- the filter 7 is constituted by, for example, a so-called membrane filter.
- the membrane filter is, for example, a porous body (generally a porous membrane) mainly made of fluororesin or cellulose acetate, and the pore diameter is within a relatively narrow range (the pore diameter is uniform). Therefore, the filter 7 allows transmission of components having a diameter equal to or smaller than a predetermined diameter, and suppresses or prohibits transmission of components having a diameter larger than the predetermined diameter.
- the sample liquid contains blood
- the pore diameter of the filter 7 is smaller than the diameter of red blood cells in the blood.
- the filter 7 permeate
- the suppression or prohibition of transmission is a concept including a case where red blood cells pass through a part on the surface side of the filter 7 and exist inside the filter 7.
- water H 2 O, for example, purified water
- the shape of the erythrocyte is a substantially disc shape with a recess, but the diameter of the erythrocyte here relates to whether or not it passes through the filter 7, so that, for example, the maximum diameter in the approximate disc shape is It is. Since the pore diameter of the filter 7 that is close to the diameter of red blood cells is not set in practice, there is no need to consider specific deformation of red blood cells. Moreover, the diameter of the red blood cell used as a reference when setting the pore diameter may be determined for each target animal (including a person). Although the diameters of multiple red blood cells vary, the standard red blood cell diameter is, for example, the lower limit of the general range of red blood cell diameters of the target animal (which may be represented by a human). It's okay. It should be noted that the pore size may be sufficiently reduced with respect to the general erythrocyte size (for example, less than 1 ⁇ m) without considering the fine case classification as described above.
- the hole shape of the filter 7 does not become a perfect circle when viewed in the penetrating direction, but the hole diameter here is, for example, the maximum diameter from the viewpoint of ensuring the collection property.
- the hole diameter is almost circular, so it is often unnecessary to determine whether the diameter is the maximum diameter.
- an average value may be used as the hole diameter.
- a lower limit value of a range in which most of the pore diameters in the filter 7 are accommodated may be used.
- the pore diameter may be determined by a known method such as a collection test, a porosimeter method, or a bubble point.
- the filter 7 is disposed at a position exposed from the inlet 3 to the outside of the package 11, for example.
- the filter 7 is disposed at the inlet 3 and / or immediately below it.
- the shape and size of the filter 7 may be set as appropriate.
- the filter 7 has a flat plate shape (a disk shape in the present embodiment) whose plane shape and size are substantially the same as those of the inflow port 3.
- the sensor element 9 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, for example.
- the sensor element 9 is connected to a plurality of terminals 5.
- the sensor element 9 receives a signal from any one of the plurality of terminals 5 and outputs a signal to any one of the plurality of terminals 5.
- the package 11 includes, for example, a layered lower layer member 13, an intermediate layer member 15, and an upper layer member 17 stacked in order from the lower side (having a plurality of bases).
- the middle layer member 15 is formed with a groove 15a (slit) extending along its main surface. Thereby, a space for accommodating the filter 7 and the sensor element 9 and a flow path for guiding the sample liquid are formed between the lower layer member 13 and the upper layer member 17.
- the lower layer member 13 has, for example, the same configuration as a printed wiring board.
- the insulating base 19 is composed mainly of resin or ceramic, for example.
- the planar shape of the insulating base 19 is the same as the planar shape of the entire sensor 1, for example.
- the filter 7 and the sensor element 9 are disposed on the upper surface of the insulating base 19.
- the lower layer member 13 has a plurality of terminals 5 described above, a plurality of pads 21 connected to the sensor element 9, and a plurality of wirings 23 connecting the plurality of terminals 5 and the plurality of pads 21 on the upper surface. Have. These arrangements and shapes may be set as appropriate.
- the middle layer member 15 is made of, for example, an insulating material such as resin or ceramic, and is bonded to the lower layer member 13 and the upper layer member 17 with an adhesive.
- the middle layer member 15 may be comprised with the double-sided tape which uses PET as a base material.
- the planar shape (schematic shape) of the middle layer member 15 is a rectangle slightly shorter than the lower layer member 13 so that the plurality of terminals 5 are exposed.
- the shape of the groove 15a (flow path etc.) will be described later.
- the upper layer member 17 is made of, for example, a hydrophilic film.
- the planar shape of the upper layer member 17 is a rectangle that is slightly shorter than the lower layer member 13, similarly to the middle layer member 15. Further, the inlet 3 and the mark 6 described above are formed in the upper layer member 17.
- the hydrophilic film a commercially available resinous film that has been subjected to a hydrophilic treatment can be used.
- the hydrophilic treatment include a method of arranging (fixing) a coating agent. More specifically, for example, ashing with oxygen plasma may be performed on a base material (resin film), a silane coupling agent may be applied, and polyethylene glycol as a coating agent may be applied. Further, for example, the substrate may be surface-treated using a treatment agent having phosphorylcholine to fix phosphorylcholine as a coating agent.
- the resinous film is made of, for example, a polyester or polyethylene resin.
- the hydrophilicity (wetability with respect to the sample liquid) can be measured by the contact angle with the sample liquid (which may be represented by water, the same applies hereinafter) as is generally known. That is, the higher the wettability, the smaller the contact angle.
- the contact angle of the hydrophilic film with the sample liquid is less than 90 °, preferably less than 60 °, more preferably less than 10 °.
- Sensor 1 does not have flexibility, for example.
- at least one of the lower layer member 13, the middle layer member 15, and the upper layer member 17 does not have flexibility. However, it may have flexibility.
- a double-sided tape 25 may be arranged between the filter 7 and the upper layer member 17.
- the planar shape of the double-sided tape 25 is annular (the annular shape here is not limited to a circle).
- the annular double-sided tape 25 has, for example, a constant width, and the inner peripheral edge and the outer peripheral edge are similar to the inflow port 3 (filter 7).
- FIG. 3A is a top view of the sensor 1 shown by removing the upper layer member 17 from the sensor 1.
- the groove 15 a is formed in the middle layer member 15, whereby various spaces and flow paths are formed between the lower layer member 13 and the upper layer member 17. Specifically, a filter placement section 27 in which the filter 7 is placed, and a first flow path 29 and a second flow path 31 extending from the filter placement section 27 are formed.
- the filter arrangement portion 27 is, for example, a shape into which the filter 7 is fitted, and is circular in this embodiment.
- the first flow path 29 is a flow path for evacuating a component (for example, plasma) that is not a measurement target (test target) by the sensor element 9 in the sample liquid supplied to the filter 7, for example.
- the first flow path 29 is directly connected to the filter 7.
- the shape and size of the first flow path 29 may be set as appropriate. However, the shape and size are preferably set so as to ensure a sufficient volume to accommodate components that are not measurement targets.
- the first flow path 29 has a substantially constant width (cross-sectional area), and extends so as to be bent zigzag in order to secure the volume. That is, the first flow path 29 has a plurality of bent portions that are bent in the flow direction.
- the second flow path 31 is a flow path for guiding, for example, a component to be measured by the sensor element 9 (for example, a hemolyzed component of blood cells) of the sample liquid supplied to the filter 7 to the sensor element 9.
- the second flow path 31 is directly connected to the filter 7.
- the second flow path 31 includes, for example, an inflow portion 31a extending from the filter arrangement portion 27, an element arrangement portion 31b connected to the inflow portion 31a, where the sensor element 9 is arranged, and an inflow portion 31a side from the element arrangement portion 31b. Has an outflow part 31c extending to the opposite side.
- each part of the second flow path 31 may be set as appropriate. However, it is preferable that the shape and size are set so that the required amount of sample liquid is reduced.
- the inflow portion 31a has a narrower width than the element arrangement portion 31b (sensor element 9), and extends in a straight line, thereby reducing the amount of necessary sample liquid.
- the inflow portion 31a, the element arrangement portion 31b, and the outflow portion 31c may have the same width.
- the plurality of pads 21 described above are exposed in the element arrangement portion 31b.
- the sensor element 9 is disposed, for example, in a region surrounded by the plurality of pads 21 and is fixed to the upper surface of the insulating base 19 with an adhesive. And the pad 41 (refer FIG. 4) provided in the upper surface of the sensor element 9 and the some pad 21 are connected by the bonding wire not shown.
- the sensor element 9 may be mounted on the plurality of pads 21 by bumps.
- the portion of the first flow path 29 connected to the filter 7 and the portion of the second flow path 31 connected to the filter 7 are separated from each other. That is, both flow paths are connected to the filter 7 separately.
- the center in the width direction of the flow path is separated by a distance of 1/4 of the outer periphery of the filter 7.
- FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the sensor 1 taken along the line IIIb-IIIb in FIG.
- the lower surface of the filter 7 is disposed in contact with the upper surface of the lower layer member 13 (the lower surface of the flow path).
- the second flow path 31 is connected to the side surface of the filter 7.
- the inlet 3 opens to the upper layer member 17 (opens to the upper surface of the flow path), and the upper surface of the filter 7 is exposed to the outside of the package 11. Therefore, the filter 7 does not transmit the sample liquid from the upper surface to the lower surface, but allows the sample liquid to transmit from the upper surface to the side surface.
- the diameter of the filter 7 is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the inlet 3, and the filter 7 overlaps the portion around the inlet 3 of the upper layer member 17.
- the double-sided tape 25 is interposed between the overlapping portions, and is in close contact with the filter 7 and the upper layer member 17, thereby suppressing a gap between the two. That is, the double-sided tape 25 suppresses the sample liquid from flowing from the inlet 3 to the first flow path 29 or the second flow path 31 without passing through the filter 7.
- a hydrophilic film 33 is provided on the upper surface of the lower layer member 13.
- the material of the hydrophilic film and the like are as described in the description of the upper layer member 17.
- the hydrophilic film 33 has a planar shape that is substantially the same as the planar shape of the flow paths (the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 in the present embodiment) in the package 11.
- the hydrophilic film 33 is fixed to the upper surface of the lower layer member 13 with an adhesive (not shown), for example.
- the position of the upper surface of the hydrophilic film 33 is appropriately set by selecting the thickness of the hydrophilic film 33 and / or adjusting the thickness of the adhesive.
- the position of the upper surface of the hydrophilic film 33 is set lower than the position of the upper surface of the middle layer member 15.
- a flow path is formed between the upper layer member 17 and the hydrophilic film 33, and the upper surface and the lower surface thereof are highly hydrophilic.
- the height from the lower surface to the upper surface of the channel (the thickness of the channel) is set to be relatively small.
- the height is 50 ⁇ m to 0.5 mm.
- the height of the flow path is preferably about 100 ⁇ m.
- the sample solution can flow through the channel by capillary action (by capillary force). is there. That is, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to flow the sample liquid using gravity or to flow the sample liquid by performing suction from the discharge side of the flow path.
- the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 are made of capillaries.
- Capillary refers to a flow path capable of causing capillary action.
- the contact angle with the sample liquid on the inner surface of the flow path is preferably less than 60 °, and more preferably the contact angle is less than 10 °.
- the surface with a relatively small contact angle does not have to be the entire inner surface of the flow path, and may be a part of the inner surface of the flow path.
- the contact angle may be relatively small only on the two side surfaces, or the contact angle may be relatively small only on the top and bottom surfaces.
- the part is a part constituting the minimum diameter of the flow path.
- the contact angle is preferably relatively small on the upper surface or the lower surface (preferably the upper and lower surfaces).
- the diameter of the capillary (for example, the distance between the surfaces having a contact angle of less than 90 °) needs to be relatively small, but may be appropriately set as long as the capillary phenomenon occurs. For example, if the diameter is 0.5 mm as described above, sufficient capillary action occurs.
- Capillary phenomenon can occur, for example, in a groove whose inner surface is composed of a bottom surface and two side surfaces, and whose upper side is open.
- the capillary tube refers to a hole shape or a through hole (tunnel) shape in which the inner surface of the flow channel surrounds the flow channel by 360 ° when viewed in the direction in which the sample liquid flows.
- a capillary does not need to have a circular cross section, and does not need to be composed of a member (tube) formed by hollowing an elongated bar (in the embodiment). And the package may be formed with holes).
- Capillary force is, for example, stress that pulls the sample liquid in the capillary flow direction (penetration direction) caused by capillary action.
- the capillary force increases as the surface tension increases, the contact angle decreases, and the capillary diameter decreases.
- FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view of the sensor 1 taken along the line IIIc-IIIc in FIG.
- the thickness of the middle layer member 15 is thicker than the thickness of the sensor element 9. That is, the element arrangement portion 31 b includes a space between the upper surface of the sensor element 9 and the upper layer member 17. Then, the sample liquid that has flowed through the inflow portion 31 a can flow onto the sensor element 9.
- the flow of the specimen liquid on the sensor element 9 is also generated by capillary force.
- the contact angle of the upper surface of the sensor element 9 with the sample liquid may be less than 90 °, preferably less than 60 °, more preferably less than 10 °, like the hydrophilic film 33 and the like.
- the hydrophilic film 33 is not provided, for example, in the arrangement region of the sensor element 9, but is provided in the inflow portion 31a and the outflow portion 31c.
- the position of the upper surface of the hydrophilic film 33 and the position of the upper surface of the sensor element 9 are substantially the same (both upper surfaces are substantially flush).
- the upper surface position of each part may be set to be higher toward the upper surface on the downstream side.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the sensor element 9.
- the sensor element 9 is composed of, for example, a SAW sensor element using SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave).
- the sensor element 9 includes, for example, a piezoelectric substrate 35, a metal film 37 provided on the piezoelectric substrate 35, a pair of IDT (InterdigitalerTransducer) electrodes 39, and a plurality of pads 41.
- IDT InterdigitalerTransducer
- the piezoelectric substrate 35 is made of, for example, a single crystal substrate having piezoelectricity such as lithium tantalate (LiTaO 3 ) single crystal, lithium niobate (LiNbO 3 ) single crystal, or quartz.
- the planar shape and various dimensions of the piezoelectric substrate 35 may be set as appropriate.
- the thickness of the piezoelectric substrate 35 is 0.3 mm to 1.0 mm.
- the metal film 37 has, for example, a substantially rectangular planar shape, is located at the approximate center in the y direction on the upper surface of the piezoelectric substrate 35, and is provided so as to cover at least an area equal to or larger than the detection surface 9b. .
- the metal film 37 has, for example, a two-layer structure of chromium and gold formed on chromium. For example, aptamers made of nucleic acids or peptides are arranged (immobilized) on the surface of the metal film 37.
- the pair of IDT electrodes 39 generates SAW that propagates on the upper surface of the piezoelectric substrate 35 and receives the SAW.
- the pair of IDT electrodes 39 are arranged with the metal film 37 interposed therebetween. That is, the metal film 37 is located in the SAW propagation path.
- the arrangement direction of the metal film 37 and the pair of IDT electrodes 39 is, for example, a direction that intersects (more specifically, intersects with) the second flow path 31.
- Each IDT electrode 39 has a pair of comb electrodes.
- Each comb electrode has a bus bar and a plurality of electrode fingers extending from the bus bar.
- the pair of comb electrodes are arranged so that the plurality of electrode fingers mesh with each other.
- the pair of IDT electrodes 39 constitutes a transversal IDT electrode.
- the frequency characteristics can be designed using the number of electrode fingers of the IDT electrode 39, the distance between adjacent electrode fingers, the crossing width of the electrode fingers, and the like as parameters.
- As the SAW excited by the IDT electrode there are Rayleigh waves, Love waves, leaky waves, and the like, and any of them may be used.
- An elastic member for suppressing SAW reflection may be provided in a region outside the pair of IDT electrodes 39 in the SAW propagation direction.
- the SAW frequency can be set, for example, within a range of several megahertz (MHz) to several gigahertz (GHz). In particular, if it is several hundred MHz to 2 GHz, it is practical, and downsizing of the piezoelectric substrate 35 and thus downsizing of the sensor element 9 can be realized.
- the plurality of pads 41 are connected to the IDT electrode 39. As described above, the plurality of pads 41 are connected to the plurality of pads 21 of the lower layer member 13 through bonding wires (not shown). A signal input from the terminal 5 is input to the IDT electrode 39 via the pads 21 and 41, and a signal output from the IDT electrode 39 is output to the terminal 5 via the pads 41 and 21.
- the IDT electrode 39, the pad 41, and the wiring connecting them are made of, for example, gold, aluminum, an alloy of aluminum and copper, or the like.
- These conductors may have a multilayer structure.
- the first layer may be made of titanium or chromium
- the second layer may be made of aluminum, an aluminum alloy, or gold
- titanium or chromium may be laminated on the uppermost layer.
- the thickness of these conductors is, for example, less than 1 ⁇ m, and the influence on the height (for example, 50 ⁇ m or more) of the second flow path 31 is small.
- the sample liquid comes into contact with the metal film 37 on which the aptamer is arranged, a specific target substance in the sample liquid is combined with an aptamer corresponding to the target substance, and the weight of the metal film 37 changes.
- the phase characteristics of the SAW propagating between the pair of IDT electrodes 39 change. Therefore, the properties or components of the sample liquid can be examined based on the change in the phase characteristics and the like.
- the region between the pair of IDT electrodes 39 on the upper surface of the sensor element 9 is a detection surface 9b on which the sample liquid is to be disposed when measuring the components of the sample liquid.
- the sample liquid is not necessarily arranged.
- the element arrangement unit 31b is filled with the sample liquid.
- FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (e) are diagrams for explaining the procedure of the specimen liquid inspection method using the sensor 1.
- FIG. In these drawings, the planar shapes and the like of the filter 7, the first flow path 29, and the second flow path 31 are schematically shown.
- FIG. 5A shows a state in which the sample liquid is not yet supplied to the sensor 1. At this time, no hole has been formed in the sensor 1 at the position indicated by the mark 6.
- the sample liquid La is supplied to the filter 7 through the inlet 3.
- a known appropriate method such as using a dropper or a syringe may be employed.
- a component (part or all) of the sample liquid La that can pass through the filter 7 is put into the hole of the filter 7 by the capillary force of the hole of the filter 7. The remainder is retained on the filter 7.
- the sample liquid La is, for example, blood diluted with PBS (Phosphate Buffered Saline).
- PBS and blood may be mixed before being supplied to the filter 7, or one of them may be supplied to the filter 7 first and the other to the filter 7 later, so that the inside of the filter 7 and / or Or it may be mixed above.
- a first hole 43 that opens a predetermined portion (first portion) in the flow direction of the first flow path 29 and the outside of the package 11 is opened.
- the first part is preferably a part downstream of the intermediate position of the first flow path 29, and more preferably the downstream end of the first flow path 29.
- the first mark 6A shown in FIG. 1 indicates the position where the first hole 43 should be opened, which is helpful when the user manually opens the first hole 43.
- the formation of the first hole 43 may be performed manually by the user or automatically by the reader 103 described later. Further, the formation of the first hole 43 may be appropriately performed by a known device.
- the first hole 43 may be formed by a needle or a cutting tool (such as a drill). Further, for example, the first hole 43 may be formed by removing a part of the upper layer member 17 by heat when a heated pin is brought into contact with the first hole 43 or irradiated with laser light.
- the upper layer member 17 may be configured so that the first hole 43 is easily formed, such as being thinly formed at a position where the first hole 43 is formed. The same applies to the second hole 45 and the third hole 47 described later.
- the first hole 43 is opened, so that the gas (for example, air) in the first flow path 29 can escape to the outside of the package 11.
- a component non-test target component Lb, such as plasma (and PBS)
- the component to be inspected by the sensor 1 inspection component Lc, for example, blood cell
- the non-test target component Lb in the sample liquid La is separated from the test target component Lc and does not flow into the sensor element 9 but is retracted to the first flow path 29.
- the supply of the sample liquid La in FIG. 5B and the formation of the first hole 43 in FIG. 5C may be performed in the reverse order.
- the non-inspection target component Lb that has passed through the filter 7 flows into the first flow path 29, and the inspection target component Lc remains on the filter 7.
- the sample liquid La is diluted and the sample liquid (for example, blood) in a narrow sense before dilution and a solvent (buffer solution, for example, PBS) for diluting the sample liquid are separately supplied to the filter 7
- the first hole 43 may be formed, and then the other may be supplied to the filter 7.
- the cleaning water Ld is supplied to the filter 7 through the inflow port 3 as shown in FIG.
- PBS is supplied as the washing water Ld.
- the stop of the flow of the non-inspection target component Lb to the first flow path 29 may be determined by an appropriate method. For example, the determination may be made visually through the permeable upper layer member 17, or may be made based on whether a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the supply of the cleaning water Ld may be omitted.
- the first hole 43 is closed.
- the closing of the first hole 43 may be performed manually by the user or automatically by the reader 103 described later.
- the first hole 43 may be closed by, for example, bringing a finger or a member into contact with each other, applying a seal, or filling an adhesive.
- the gas loses the escape field in the downstream portion of the first flow path 29, so that the inflow of the liquid supplied to the filter 7 thereafter into the first flow path 29 is suppressed.
- the gas since the gas is not replenished in the downstream portion of the first flow path 29, the backflow of the liquid (non-inspection target component Lb) already contained in the first flow path 29 (flow to the filter 7). Is also suppressed.
- the predetermined portion (second portion) upstream of the portion (first portion) where the first hole 43 is provided in the first flow path 29 and the outside of the package 11 are communicated with each other.
- a third hole 47 is opened.
- the second part is preferably a part upstream of the intermediate position of the first flow path 29, and more preferably the upstream end of the first flow path 29.
- the 3rd mark 6C shown in FIG. 1 has shown the position where the 3rd hole 47 should be opened, and when the user opens the 3rd hole 47 by manual work, it becomes the help.
- the upper surface of the first flow path 29 where the liquid is to be wetted is interrupted, and as a result, the liquid is difficult to exceed the position of the third hole 47 due to capillary action.
- the inflow of the liquid supplied to the filter 7 thereafter into the first flow path 29 is suppressed.
- the backflow (flow to the filter 7) of the liquid (non-inspection target component Lb) already stored in the first flow path 29 is also suppressed.
- a liquid Le (liquid that reacts with the sample liquid) for dissolving the test target component Lc is supplied to the filter 7 through the inlet 3.
- the liquid Le is, for example, purified water (H 2 O).
- the component to be inspected Lc can pass through the filter 7 by dissolving in the liquid Le. And it is guide
- a second position in the second flow path 31 that communicates between a predetermined position (for example, the downstream end) downstream of the sensor element 9 (outflow portion 31 c) and the outside of the package 11. 2 holes 45 are opened.
- the second mark 6B shown in FIG. 1 indicates a position where the second hole 45 is to be opened, which helps when the user manually opens the second hole 45.
- the gas in the second flow path 31 can escape to the outside of the package 11 by opening the second hole 45.
- the liquid Le in which the test target component Lc is dissolved flows from the filter 7 into the second flow path 31 by the capillary force.
- the inflow (back flow) of the non-inspection target component Lb already contained in the first flow path 29 into the second flow path 31 is suppressed as described above.
- the supply of the liquid Le in FIG. 6B and the formation of the second holes 45 in FIG. 6C may be performed in the reverse order.
- the liquid Le in which the test target component Lc is dissolved flows into the second flow path 31.
- the liquid Le in which the component to be inspected Lc is dissolved is filled in the element arrangement portion 31b. Since the outflow portion 31c is provided and the second hole 45 is provided in the outflow portion 31c, the liquid Le tries to further flow into the outflow portion 31c through the element arrangement portion 31b. That is, the outflow part 31c facilitates filling the element arrangement part 31b with the liquid Le.
- the liquid Le in which the inspection target component Lc is dissolved is arranged on the upper surface of the sensor element 9, whereby the sensor element 9 can measure the component of the inspection target component Lc.
- the sensor element 9 may be attached to the reader before or after the procedure described with reference to FIGS. 5 (a) to 6 (e). It may be.
- One of the closing of the first hole 43 and the formation of the third hole 47 in FIG. 6A may be omitted. In any one of them, the inflow into the first flow path 29 and the reverse flow thereof are suppressed.
- both the closing of the first hole 43 and the formation of the third hole 47 may be omitted.
- the liquid Le that dissolves the test target component Lc is supplied (FIG. 6B)
- the liquid Le even if the liquid Le flows into the first flow path 29, the liquid Le also flows into the second flow path 31.
- the inspection target component Lc can be inspected, although inconveniences such as an increase in the waste of the inspection target component Lc occur.
- the second hole 45 is formed after the liquid Le is supplied to the filter 7, the non-inspection target component flowing into the filter 7 even if the non-inspection target component Lb flows into the filter 7 from the first flow path 29. Prior to Lb, the inspection target component Lc already supplied to the filter 7 flows into the second flow path 31, and the inspection target component Lc can be inspected.
- the first hole 43 may be provided in the sensor 1 from the beginning. In other words, the first hole 43 may be provided not by the user of the sensor 1 but by the manufacturer of the sensor 1. This is because, as already described, the first hole 43 may be provided before the supply of the sample liquid La in FIG.
- the second hole 45 and the third hole 47 may also be provided by the manufacturer of the sensor 1.
- the third hole 47 is closed in the steps of FIGS. 5A to 5E, and the blocking is released after the step of FIG. 6A.
- the second hole 45 is closed in the steps of FIGS. 5 (a) to 6 (b), and is closed after the step of FIG. 6 (c).
- the blocking of the hole and the release thereof may be performed manually by the user or automatically by the reader 103 described later.
- the closing may be performed by bringing a finger or a member into contact, for example.
- the seal that closes the hole of the sensor 1 is peeled off, it may be considered that a hole is formed in a sensor that is not provided with a hole, or that the sensor that is provided with a hole is released from being blocked. Also good.
- FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are cross-sectional views showing examples in which the capillary forces of the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 are made different from each other.
- the capillary force of the first flow path 29 is made larger than the capillary force of the second flow path 31.
- the height from the lower surface to the upper surface of the first flow path 29 is smaller than the height from the lower surface to the upper surface of the second flow path 31.
- the cross-sectional area of the first flow path 29 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the second flow path 31 (inflow part 31a).
- the capillary force of the second flow path 31 is made larger than the capillary force of the first flow path 29.
- the height from the lower surface to the upper surface of the second flow path 31 is made smaller than the height from the lower surface to the upper surface of the first flow path 29.
- the cross-sectional area of the second flow path 31 is made smaller than the cross-sectional area of the first flow path 29.
- Such setting of the height of the flow path is realized by making the position of the upper surface of the hydrophilic film 33 different between the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31, for example.
- the position of the upper surface of the hydrophilic film 33 can be adjusted by the thickness of the hydrophilic film 33 and the thickness of the adhesive that adheres the hydrophilic film 33 to the lower layer member 13.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B have advantages.
- Either example may be selected.
- the capillary force of the first flow path 29 and the capillary force of the second flow path 31 may be approximately the same.
- the material (hydrophilicity) which forms the inner surface of both flow paths may be different from each other.
- the hydrophilic film 33 in the first flow path 29 and the hydrophilic film 33 in the second flow path 31 (inflow part 31a) may be made of different materials.
- the different materials include materials obtained by subjecting the same base material to hydrophilic treatments to different degrees to make the hydrophilicity different from each other.
- FIG. 11 show various modifications of the shapes of the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31.
- FIG. Specifically, it is as follows.
- the portion of the first flow path 29 connected to the filter 7 and the portion of the second flow path 31 connected to the filter 7 are opposite to each other with respect to the filter 7. It extends in the opposite direction from the position.
- both the flow paths are separated to the maximum, and the inflow directions due to the capillary force of both flow paths are opposite to each other.
- the non-test target component Lb contained in the first flow path 29 is the first.
- the flow into the second flow path 31, the inspection target component Lc flowing into the first flow path 29, and / or the mixing of both are suppressed.
- the width of the sensor 1 is increased. It becomes possible to make it narrow. For example, since the flow directions of the flow paths do not coincide with each other, when a reverse flow occurs in one flow path, the flow into the other flow path is suppressed.
- the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 do not extend from the filter 7 (not directly connected to the filter 7), but are a common flow path connected to the filter 7. 49 (specifically, for example, from the downstream end portion of the common flow path 49) extend in different directions (separate from each other). From another viewpoint, a part of the flow path (common flow path 49) is shared by the non-inspection target component Lb and the inspection target component Lc.
- the area of the entire flow path can be reduced while arranging the sensor element 9 and / or a later-described retracting chamber 51 at an arbitrary position of the package 11.
- the filter 7 since the filter 7 is not interposed between the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31, the effect due to the difference in capillary force between the two flow paths described with reference to FIG. 7 is large. Become.
- the first flow path 29 has a retreat chamber 51.
- the retreat chamber 51 is formed by increasing the cross-sectional area (more specifically, the width) in a part of the first flow path 29, and has a cross-sectional area larger than that of the inlet and the outlet.
- the cross-sectional area of the retreat chamber 51 is a cross-sectional area of the inlet through which the sample liquid flows into the first flow path 29 (in the example of FIG. 8B, an open cross section of the first flow path 29 with respect to the common flow path 49). Bigger than.
- the planar shape of the evacuation chamber 51 may be set as appropriate, but is rectangular, for example.
- the cross-sectional area is smaller than that of the withdrawal chamber 51. A small part is formed.
- the first hole 43 is provided in the portion. However, such a portion having a small cross-sectional area may not be provided (the outlet of the retracting chamber 51 may not be provided). In this case, for example, the first hole 43 may be provided at an appropriate position on the downstream side of the retracting chamber 51. Further, the entrance of the evacuation chamber 51 may be open to the common flow path 49 (in the example where the common flow path 49 is not provided) without passing through the flow path.
- the senor 1 has a porous body 53 disposed in the first flow path 29.
- the porous body 53 is made of, for example, ceramics or sponge.
- the filter 7 may be made of the same material.
- the porous body 53 may be disposed at an appropriate position in the first flow path 29 having an appropriate shape.
- the porous body 53 is disposed in the retreat chamber 51.
- the capillary force is large. Therefore, by accommodating the non-inspection target component Lb in the pores of the porous body 53, the backflow of the non-inspection target component Lb (flow to the second flow path 31) can be suppressed. Further, since the capillary force that sucks the non-inspection target component Lb is generated by the porous body 53, when the porous body 53 is provided in the retracting chamber 51, the need for the retracting chamber 51 itself to exhibit the capillary force is low. Become. As a result, for example, the escape chamber 51 can be increased not only in width but also in height.
- the pore diameter of the porous body 53 is different from the pore diameter of the filter 7 and does not need to be within a relatively narrow range (aligned).
- the cross-sectional area of the pores of the porous body 53 is preferably small from the viewpoint of generating a large capillary force, and is preferably large from the viewpoint of holding a large amount of the non-inspection component Lb.
- the average value of the cross-sectional areas of the holes of the porous body 53 is smaller than the narrowest portion of the first flow path 29 and larger than the cross-sectional area of the holes of the filter 7.
- the porous body 53 may be disposed throughout the first flow path 29. In this case, it may be considered that the first flow path itself is constituted by the porous body.
- mixing of the non-inspection target component Lb and the solvent (buffer solution) and / or mixing of the inspection target component Lc and the liquid Le in which it is dissolved is performed on the downstream side of the filter 7.
- a mixing chamber 55 is provided.
- the mixing chamber 55 is located, for example, at a branch point of the common flow path 49, the first flow path 29, and the second flow path 31. From another viewpoint, the common flow path 49 has a mixing chamber 55 at the downstream end. In still another aspect, the mixing chamber 55 is located between the filter 7 and the first flow path 29, and is located between the filter 7 and the second flow path 31. The part connected to the common flow path 49 of the first flow path 29 and the part connected to the common flow path 49 of the second flow path 31 are separated from each other.
- the mixing chamber 55 is set to have a larger cross-sectional area (more specifically, width) than its inlet and outlet.
- the cross-sectional area of the mixing chamber 55 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the inlet through which the sample liquid flows into the common flow path 49 (in the example of FIG. 8C, the opening area of the common flow path 49 with respect to the filter 7).
- the planar shape of the mixing chamber 55 may be set as appropriate, but is, for example, circular.
- the mixing chamber 55 Since the mixing chamber 55 has a cross-sectional area larger than that of the inlet and outlet, the liquid flowing into the mixing chamber 55 stays in the mixing chamber 55 and flows in such a manner as to circulate in the mixing chamber 55. Prone to occur.
- the non-inspection target component Lb and the solvent (buffer solution) are sequentially supplied to the filter 7 (whichever comes first), these are suitably mixed.
- the non-inspection target component Lb having a high viscosity is suitably diluted, and the non-inspection target component Lb smoothly flows into the first flow path 29.
- the dissolved inspection target component Lc and the liquid Le are suitably mixed.
- the variation in the concentration of the inspection target component Lc arranged on the sensor element 9 or the variation on the sensor element 9 is reduced.
- the mixing chamber 55 is provided at the branch point, but may be provided in the middle of the common flow path 49.
- the mixing chamber 55 may be provided in the first flow path 29 only for the purpose of mixing the non-test target component Lb and the solvent (buffer solution).
- the common flow path 49 is not necessary, and the mixing chamber 55 is preferably provided on the upstream side of the intermediate position of the first flow path 29.
- the mixing chamber 55 may be provided in the second flow path 31 only for the purpose of mixing the component to be inspected Lc and the liquid Le that dissolves the component to be inspected Lc.
- the common flow path 49 is not necessary, and the mixing chamber 55 is provided upstream of the sensor element.
- At least a part of the first flow path 29 and at least a part of the second flow path 31 are the thickness direction of the flow path (in the example of FIG.
- the positions in the stacking direction of the layered members are different from each other.
- the first flow path 29 is located at a position lower than the second flow path 31 (on the side opposite to the inflow port 3).
- the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 overlap each other at an appropriate position.
- the two flow paths intersect with each other.
- the vertical positions of the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 are different from each other, so that mixing of liquids that should flow through both flow paths is suppressed.
- the first flow path 29 is in a positional relationship farther from the inlet 3 than the second flow path 31
- the liquid Le that dissolves the test target component Lc is supplied to the inlet 3
- the liquid Le The non-inspection target component Lb in the first flow path 29 is unlikely to flow back against the flow of the liquid Le, and mixing is suppressed.
- gravity can be used to prevent the backflow of the non-inspection target component Lb, which is more preferable.
- the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 are overlapped at an appropriate position, so that the volume of the first flow path 29 can be secured while reducing the area of the sensor 1.
- the degree of freedom in designing the shape of the flow path is improved.
- FIG. 8D illustrates an example in which three layers of the middle layer member 15 are stacked between the lower layer member 13 and the upper layer member 17 and a through groove is formed in the middle layer member 15 on both sides. is doing.
- the middle layer member 15 in the center may be formed of a hydrophilic film in the same manner as the upper layer member 17.
- the 1st flow path 29 and the 2nd flow path 31 may be located in the downward direction rather than the other through the whole.
- the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31 are partly different from each other in the vertical direction, but the other part of the first flow path 29 (for example, the retracting chamber 51) or the second flow path 31.
- Another part of the flow path 31 may have a height extending from the lower layer member 13 to the upper layer member 17.
- the flow path extends from the filter 7 (in the example of these drawings, the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31.
- the common flow path 49 (FIG. 8). (B), FIG. 8 (c)) may be used, and the width of the portion connected to the filter 7 is downstream in the stacking direction (vertical direction) of the layered members of the package 11. It is wider than the width of the side part. More specifically, for example, the width of the connection portion is equal to the width of the filter 7.
- the portion connected to the filter 7 gradually decreases in width and is smoothly connected to the downstream portion.
- the portion connected to the filter 7 has a constant width, and the width changes abruptly at the boundary with the downstream portion.
- the liquid is quickly allowed to flow out from the filter 7 to the flow path (the first flow path 29 or the second flow path 31 in the illustrated example), while being similar to the mixing chamber 55.
- the mixing of the liquid can be promoted downstream of the filter 7.
- the example of FIG. 9A is preferable from the viewpoint of smoothly flowing the liquid downstream, and the example of FIG. 9B is preferable from the viewpoint of increasing the retention / mixing action of the liquid.
- the cross-sectional area (height and / or width) of the portion connected to the filter 7 of the flow path as shown in FIG. 3A is promoted. Any one of them may be appropriately selected according to various conditions such as the type of sample liquid and the size of the sensor 1.
- the flow path extends from the filter 7 (in this example, the first flow path 29 and the second flow path 31.
- the common flow path 49 (FIG. 8B, FIG. 8). c)) may be applied, and the lower surface of the flow path is substantially flush with the lower surface of the filter 7 when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the layered members of the package 11.
- the height from the lower surface to the upper surface of the flow path is equal to the thickness of the filter 7 when viewed in the direction orthogonal to the stacking direction of the layered members of the package 11.
- Such a configuration is realized, for example, by arranging the filter 7 on the upper surface of the lower layer member 13 and configuring the lower surface of the flow path by the upper surface of the lower layer member 13.
- the region constituting the lower surface of the flow path is preferably subjected to a hydrophilic treatment.
- the liquid supplied to the filter 7 quickly flows into the flow path.
- the lower surface of the portion connected to the filter 7 of the flow path (the upper surface of the hydrophilic film 33 in the example of FIG. 3B). ) Is positioned on the upper surface side of the flow path with respect to the lower surface of the filter 7, the liquid stays in the filter 7 and the mixing is promoted.
- the porous body 53 is provided in the first flow path 29 as in the example of FIG.
- the porous body 53 is provided not in the retracting chamber 51 via the common flow path 49 but in a normal flow path portion (for example, a part of a flow path having a constant cross-sectional area).
- the porous body 53 when the sample liquid (non-test target component Lb) reaches the porous body 53, the non-test target component Lb is pulled downstream by the relatively large capillary force of the porous body 53. Therefore, for example, the backflow of the component Lb to be inspected toward the filter 7 is reduced. As a result, for example, the blocking of the first hole 43 and / or the communication of the third hole 47 described with reference to FIG. Of course, the porous body 53 may be used in combination with the closing of the first hole 43 and / or the communication of the third hole 47.
- the porous body 53 can have a cross-sectional area equivalent to the cross-sectional area of the first flow path 29 and a suitable length shorter than that of the first flow path 29, for example.
- the porous body 53 may be positioned downstream of the intermediate position of the first flow path 29, and the downstream end may be adjacent to the first hole 43.
- FIG. 10A is a perspective view showing a unit 101 having a sensor 1 and a reader 103 to / from which the sensor 1 is attached / detached.
- the senor 1 is used by being held by the reader 103 and electrically connected to the reader 103 by inserting the terminal 5 side portion into the slot of the reader 103.
- the inlet 3 is exposed to the outside of the reader 103 so that the sample liquid can be supplied to the inlet 3 after the sensor 1 is attached to the reader 103.
- the reader 103 is used by being connected to a PC (personal computer) 105, for example.
- the PC 101 displays information prompting the user's operation on the display unit, and outputs a control signal to the reader 103 based on the user's operation on the operation unit.
- the reader 103 inputs an electrical signal to the sensor 1 in accordance with a control signal from the PC 101.
- the reader 103 performs appropriate processing such as amplification, filtering, or AD conversion on the electrical signal output from the sensor 1, and outputs the processed electrical signal to the PC 101.
- the PC 101 Based on the electrical signal from the reader 103, the PC 101 causes the display unit to display information on the properties or components of the sample liquid.
- FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C are block diagrams showing the configuration of the signal processing system of the reader 103.
- FIG. 10B shows an example in which the reader 103 is configured to be able to form the first hole 43, the second hole 45, and the third hole 47 in the sensor 1.
- FIG. 10C shows an example in which the reader 103 is configured to be able to close the first hole 43, the second hole 45, and the third hole 47 formed in advance in the sensor 1.
- the reader 103 includes a transmission circuit 107 that generates an electrical signal input to the sensor 1, a reception circuit 109 that receives an electrical signal output from the sensor 1, and a control that controls these. And a power supply unit 113 that shares power with them.
- the transmission circuit 107 is composed of, for example, an IC and includes a high frequency circuit. Then, the transmission circuit 107 generates an AC signal having a frequency and voltage corresponding to the signal from the control unit 111 and inputs the AC signal to the sensor 1.
- the receiving circuit 109 is constituted by, for example, an IC or the like, and includes an amplifier circuit, a filter, or an AD conversion circuit. Then, the reception circuit 109 performs an appropriate process on the electrical signal output from the sensor 1 and outputs it to the control unit 111.
- the control unit 111 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. Based on the control signal from the PC 101, the transmission circuit 107 and the reception circuit 109 are driven. *
- the power supply unit 113 includes an inverter or a converter, converts the power from the commercial power supply or the PC 101 into an appropriate voltage, and applies the converted voltage to the transmission circuit 107, the reception circuit 109, the control unit 111, and the like. .
- the reader 103 in the example of FIG. 10B further includes a first hole forming member 115A, a second hole forming member 115B, and a third hole for forming the first hole 43, the second hole 45, and the third hole 47. It has a forming member 115C (hereinafter simply referred to as “hole forming member 115”, which may not be distinguished).
- the hole forming member 115 is, for example, a needle, a cutting tool, a heated pin, or a part that emits laser light of a laser.
- the hole forming member 115 is disposed at a position where each hole can communicate. For example, the hole forming member 115 is located immediately above the position where each hole is to be formed.
- the operation of the hole forming member 115 may all be performed automatically, a part thereof may be performed automatically, or all may be performed by a user operation. For example, all the operations of sequentially forming the three holes may be automatically performed based on the control of the control unit 111 with a predetermined operation on the reader 103 or the PC 105 by the user as a trigger. Further, for example, each time the user sequentially performs the operation of starting the formation of each hole for the three holes with respect to the reader 103 or the PC 105, and each instruction is given, each hole forming member 115 is It may be driven. Further, for example, a needle or a cutting tool may be provided so that the user can move it by hand, and the hole may be formed by a direct operation of the hole forming member 115 by the user.
- the reader 103 in the example of FIG. 10C has a first closing member 117 ⁇ / b> A and a second closing member for closing the first hole 43, the second hole 45, and the third hole 47. It has a member 117B and a third closing member 117C (hereinafter simply referred to as “closing member 117”, which may not be distinguished).
- the closing member 117 is, for example, a member that contacts the upper surface of the sensor 1 so as to cover the hole and closes the hole. It is preferable that at least a portion of the closing member 117 that is in contact with the upper surface of the sensor 1 is made of an elastic member (rubber) in order to improve sealing performance.
- the blocking member 117 is disposed at a position that can cover each hole. For example, the closing member 117 is located immediately above the position where each hole is to be formed. The closing member 117 is movable in the vertical direction.
- the closing member may be moved by a driving unit such as a motor or an electromagnet, or may be moved by a user's direct operation.
- a driving unit such as a motor or an electromagnet
- all of the movement of a closure member may be performed automatically, and a part may be performed automatically. That is, all the operations of closing the three holes in an appropriate order using a predetermined operation on the reader 103 or the PC 105 by the user as a trigger may be automatically performed based on the control of the control unit 111.
- the user may instruct the reader 103 or the PC 105 to close or release each hole in an appropriate order.
- FIG. 10B shows the reader 103 when all three holes (43, 45 and 47) are formed by the user
- FIG. 10C shows all three holes by the manufacturer.
- the reader 103 formed and blocked by the user is shown, if the two readers 103 are appropriately combined, the sensor and the inspection method of the various aspects relating to the formation and use of the three holes described above can be used. It is clear that this is possible.
- the first closing member 117A of FIG. 10C may be added to the reader 103 having the three hole forming members 115 of FIG.
- one or both of the first hole forming member 115 ⁇ / b> A and the first closing member 117 ⁇ / b> A are configured to wait obliquely above the first hole 43 and move obliquely with respect to the vertical direction. It's okay.
- the first hole 43 is provided by the manufacturer, the second hole 45 and the third hole 47 are provided by the user, and after the non-test target component Lb is accommodated in the first flow path 29, the first hole 43 is provided.
- the reader 103 having the three hole forming members 115 in FIG. 10B replaces the first hole forming member 115A in FIG. 10C.
- the first closing member 117A may be provided.
- the senor 1 is an example of a sample liquid sensor
- the portion where the first mark 6A and / or the first hole 43 is provided is an example of a first hole
- the part where the 2 mark 6B and / or the second hole 45 is provided is an example of the second hole part
- the part where the third mark 6C and / or the third hole 47 is provided is an example of the third hole part.
- the downstream end (position of the first hole 43) of the first flow path 29 is an example of a first part
- the upstream end part (position of the third hole 47) of the first flow path 29 is an example of a second part.
- the mixing chamber 55 is an example of a space
- the upstream end of the common channel 49 is an example of an inlet
- the first hole forming member 115A, the second hole forming member 115B, and the third hole forming member 115C are the first member, It is an example of the 2nd member and the 3rd member.
- the step of supplying the liquid Le of 6 (b) is an example of the second supply step
- the step of forming the second hole 45 of FIG. 6 (c) is an example of the second communication step
- the step of closing the first hole 43 is an example of a closing step
- the step of forming the third hole 47 of FIG. 6A is an example of a third communication step.
- Blood or diluted blood is an example of a sample liquid, and if the diluted blood is a sample liquid, blood is an example of a sample liquid and PBS is an example of a liquid that dilutes the sample liquid.
- the cleaning water is an example of a cleaning liquid.
- the step of supplying PBS is an example of a diluent supplying step
- the step of supplying the cleaning water Ld in FIG. 5E is an example of a cleaning liquid supplying step. It is.
- Sensor is not limited to those using SAW.
- surface plasmon resonance may be used, or vibration of a crystal resonator may be used.
- the sensor is not limited to a biosensor.
- a detection part is not limited to what an aptamer is arrange
- the sensor element may have an electrode for measuring pH (potential Hydrogen) based on a change in potential.
- the senor may be used for any purpose.
- any kind of sample sample liquid
- the type of specimen may be a body fluid (for example, blood), a beverage, a chemical solution, or water that is not pure water (for example, seawater, lake water, groundwater). Also good.
- the type of specimen may include water or oil.
- the type of specimen may be a solution or a sol.
- the flow path through which the sample liquid flows may be appropriately configured in addition to those exemplified in the embodiments and modifications.
- the inflow port 3 is opened on the upper surface of the package 11, but may be opened on the end surface (side surface) of the package 11.
- the width of the inflow portion 31a and the outflow portion 31c is narrower than the width of the element arrangement portion 31b, but may be equal to the width of the element arrangement portion 31b.
- the package is not limited to a package in which a plurality of substrates (members) are stacked.
- the package may be integrally formed.
- the first flow path is used as a flow path for retracting a component that is not a test target
- the second flow path is used as a flow path for allowing a component to be tested to flow in.
- sensor elements may be arranged in both the first flow path and the second flow path, and the sample liquid may be tested in both.
- the sensor element is disposed not only in the second flow path but also in the first flow path, and the plasma flowing into the first flow path is inspected and the blood cell component flowing into the second flow path An inspection may be performed.
- ⁇ Three or more flow paths may be provided downstream of the filter.
- a liquid that reacts with a specific component of the sample liquid may be sequentially supplied to allow three or more components to flow into different flow paths.
- the holes (first to third holes) in the package indicate a part for forming a hole that can communicate with the inside and outside of the package, and the hole does not necessarily have to be formed. For example, if a part where a hole is formed is indicated by a mark as in the embodiment, the part is a hole. In addition, for example, if a specific part of the package is thinned so that a hole can be easily formed, the part is a hole.
- the use of the sensor may be performed under an atmospheric pressure and an air atmosphere, such as in a normal room.
- the communication between the flow path and the outside can be regarded as the air release of the sealed flow path.
- the sensor may be used under an environment other than atmospheric pressure and an air atmosphere.
- a sensor may be used under a nitrogen atmosphere in order to examine the pre-oxidation properties of a sample liquid that is easily oxidized.
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しかし、特許文献1では、検体液を重力によって流れさせていることから、例えば、検査キットの使用に際しては、一定の方向を下方にしなければならず、取り扱いに制約が生じる。また、特許文献1では、コックによって流れを制御していることから、例えば、検査キットの構成が大掛かりとなりやすい。このように、検査キットの構成が複雑化あるいは大型化したり、検査方法に制約が生じている。
図1は、本発明の実施形態に係るセンサ1(検体液センサ)を示す斜視図である。
図5(a)~図5(e)および図6(a)~図6(e)はセンサ1を用いた検体液の検査方法の手順を説明するための図である。これらの図では、フィルタ7、第1流路29および第2流路31の平面形状等を模式的に示している。
以上に説明したセンサおよび当該センサを使用した検査方法は種々変形可能であり、以下では、その変形例を列挙する。
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- 検体液をろ過するフィルタと、
前記フィルタに対して下流に位置しており毛細管からなる第1流路と、
前記フィルタに対して下流に位置しており毛細管からなる第2流路と、
前記第1流路および前記第2流路の少なくとも一方に位置しており、前記検体液の成分に応じた信号を出力するセンサ素子と、を備える検体液センサ。 - 前記第1流路は、第1部位と外部とを連通可能な第1孔部を有する、請求項1に記載の検体液センサ。
- 前記センサ素子は、前記第2流路に位置しており、
前記第2流路は、前記センサ素子よりも下流の部位と外部とを連通可能な第2孔部を有する、請求項1または2に記載の検体液センサ。 - 前記第1流路は、前記第1部位よりも上流の第2部位と外部とを連通可能な第3孔部をさらに有する、請求項2に記載の検体液センサ。
- 前記第1流路の毛細管力は、前記第2流路の毛細管力よりも大きい、請求項1~4のいずれかに記載の検体液センサ。
- 前記第2流路の毛細管力は、前記第1流路の毛細管力よりも大きい、請求項1~4のいずれか1項に記載の検体液センサ。
- 前記第1流路および前記第2流路はそれぞれ、前記フィルタと接続しており、
前記第1流路の前記フィルタに接続している部分と、前記第2流路の前記フィルタに接続している部分とは、互いに離れている、請求項1~6のいずれかに記載の検体液センサ。 - 前記フィルタと接続している共通流路をさらに備え、
前記第1流路および第2流路はそれぞれ、前記共通流路の下流端部と接続している、請求項1に記載の検体液センサ。 - 前記第1流路は、内部に多孔質体を有する、請求項1~8のいずれかに記載の検体液センサ。
- 前記フィルタと接続しており、下流端部に空間を有する共通流路をさらに備え、
前記第1流路および第2流路はそれぞれ、前記共通流路の前記空間と接続しており、
前記第1流路の前記共通流路に接続している部分と、前記第2流路の前記共通流路に接続している部分とは、互いに離れている、請求項1に記載の検体液センサ。 - 前記共通流路は、前記検体液が前記共通流路に流入する入口の断面積よりも前記空間の断面積の方が大きい、請求項10に記載の検体液センサ。
- 前記第2流路は、前記フィルタと接続しており、
前記第2流路と前記フィルタとが接続している部分において、前記第2流路の厚みが前記フィルタの厚みよりも小さい、請求項1~11のいずれかに記載の検体液センサ。 - 前記第2流路は、前記フィルタと接続しており、
平面透視において、前記第2流路のうち前記フィルタとの接続部分の幅は、前記接続部分よりも下流側の部分の幅よりも大きい、請求項1~12のいずれかに記載の検体液センサ。 - 前記第1流路の少なくとも一部と、前記第2流路の少なくとも一部とは、厚み方向における位置が互いに異なる、請求項1~13のいずれかに記載の検体液センサ。
- 請求項1~14のいずれかに記載の検体液センサと、
前記検体液センサを着脱可能なリーダと、を備える検体液センサユニット。 - 前記リーダは、前記第1流路における流れ方向の第1部位と外部とを連通可能な第1部材を有する、請求項15に記載の検体液センサユニット。
- 前記センサ素子は、前記第2流路に位置しており、
前記リーダは、前記第2流路における前記センサ素子よりも下流の部位と外部とを連通可能な第2部材をさらに有する、請求項15または16記載の検体液センサユニット。 - 前記リーダは、前記第1流路における前記第1部位よりも上流の第2部位と外部とを連通可能な第3部材をさらに有する、請求項16に記載の検体液センサユニット。
- 検体液をろ過するフィルタと、前記フィルタに対して下流に位置しており毛細管からなる第1流路および第2流路と、前記第2流路に位置しており前記検体液の成分に応じた信号を出力するセンサ素子と、を有する検体液センサにおいて、前記検体液を前記フィルタに供給する第1供給工程と、
前記第1流路の流れ方向の第1部位と外部とを連通させる第1連通工程と、
前記第1供給工程及び前記第1連通工程の後に、前記フィルタに前記検体液と反応可能な液体を供給する第2供給工程と、
前記第1供給工程及び前記第1連通工程の後に、前記第2流路のうち前記センサ素子よりも下流の部位と外部とを連通させる第2連通工程と、を備える検体液検査方法。 - 前記第1供給工程及び前記第1連通工程の後、かつ、前記第2供給工程の前に、前記第1流路の前記第1部位と外部とを連通している第1孔部を塞ぐ閉塞工程をさらに備える、請求項19に記載の検体液検査方法。
- 前記第1供給工程及び前記第1連通工程の後、かつ、前記第2供給工程の前に、前記第1流路のうち前記第1部位よりも上流の第2部位と外部とを連通する第3連通工程をさらに備える、請求項19または20に記載の検体液検査方法。
- 前記第1供給工程の後、かつ、前記第1連通工程の前に、前記検体液を希釈可能な液体を前記フィルタに供給する希釈液供給工程をさらに備える、請求項19~21のいずれかに記載の検体液検査方法。
- 前記第1供給工程および前記第1連通工程の後、かつ、前記第2供給工程および前記第2連通工程の前に、前記フィルタに洗浄液を供給する洗浄液供給工程をさらに備える、請求項19~22のいずれかに記載の検体液検査方法。
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