Photonics
Polymer Autofluorescence Suppression
Cyclic olefin polymer (COP) substrates raise signal-to-noise by 8×.
Overview
Traditional point-of-care cartridges utilize polycarbonate or polystyrene matrices that emit high background autofluorescence, masking low-concentration biomarkers. BiQadx photonics are engineered around cyclic olefin polymers to unlock laboratory-grade limits of detection.
Architecture & Design
The optical readout zone of the BiQadx cartridge acts as a precision lens. The injection-molded COP material is structurally uniform with ultra-low birefringence. When paired with our time-resolved fluorescence (TRF) optical modules, the background signal is virtually eliminated, capturing the delayed emission of europium or lanthanide chelates with unmatched fidelity.
Technical Specifications
Substrate Material
Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP)
Optical Transmittance
> 92% (in visible spectrum)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
8x improvement over PMMA
Limit of Detection
< 0.1 fM