Sample Types

Microfluidic Cartridge Design and Manufacturing for Diverse Sample Types

At Wainamics, we excel in designing and manufacturing advanced microfluidic cartridges tailored to handle a wide range of sample types with precision and reliability. Whether you’re working in clinical diagnostics, life sciences, or environmental research, our cartridges are engineered to simplify workflows, enhance accuracy, and ensure seamless sample processing.  

Blood

Our microfluidic cartridges enable efficient handling of whole blood samples for various applications, including plasma extraction, biomarker analysis and cell sorting. They are designed to minimize sample volume while maximizing sensitivity, making them ideal for point-of-care diagnostics and laboratory testing.

Plasma

Specifically designed for blood plasma processing, our cartridges facilitate precise preparation of plasma from whole blood, ensuring clean, unbiased samples for molecular, immunoassay diagnostics, drug testing, and research purposes. 

Saliva

Saliva-based diagnostics offer a non-invasive testing alternative, and our cartridges are crafted to efficiently handle saliva samples for detecting nucleic acids, hormones, and pathogens in applications such as infectious disease testing and wellness monitoring. 

Nasal Swab

Our cartridges simplify nasal swab sample processing, enabling rapid extraction and detection of viral and bacterial pathogens. These devices are particularly effective for respiratory disease diagnostics, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2. 

Tear Duct Fluid

For ophthalmic and systemic health monitoring, our microfluidic cartridges process tear fluid samples to detect biomarkers for dry eye disease, diabetes, and other conditions, offering a non-invasive diagnostic solution.

Urine

Microfluidic cartridges for urine testing enable automated filtration, concentration, and detection of analytes such as proteins, metabolites, and pathogens. These cartridges support applications in clinical diagnostics, toxicology, and metabolomics.   

Fecal Matter

Our cartridges are engineered to handle fecal matter for applications such as gut microbiome analysis, infectious disease testing, and colorectal cancer screening. They integrate sample preparation steps like homogenization and filtration for efficient processing. 

Plants

For agricultural and environmental research, our cartridges facilitate the extraction and analysis of DNA, RNA, and metabolites from plant tissues. These solutions support applications such as genetic modification, pest resistance studies, and crop improvement.   

Interstitial Fluid (ISF)

A biological fluid rich in diverse biomarkers and analytes, our devices enables advanced interstitial fluid (ISF) collection and testing, enabling precise, non-invasive diagnostics, continuous health monitoring, and innovative solutions for personalized medicine.

Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and how we can help advance your research and innovation.

Why Choose Wainamics for Sample-Specific Microfluidic Solutions?

01

Custom Design

Tailored cartridge designs optimized for each sample type.

02

Integrated Workflow

Combines sample preparation, analysis, and detection into a seamless process.

03

High Sensitivity

Material and surface selection for optimum performance.

04

Scalable Manufacturing

From prototype development to high-volume production with consistent quality.

05

Regulatory Expertise

Ensures compliance with industry standards for clinical, environmental, and agricultural applications.

Whether you’re developing a groundbreaking diagnostic test, researching plant genetics, or studying complex biological systems, Wainamics’ microfluidic cartridges deliver unparalleled performance for any sample type. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and how we can help advance your research and innovation. 

Testimonials

  • — Parag Mallick, Professor at Stanford, Co-founder and CSO
    "Early in our journey Wainamics was a critical partner in getting us on the fast track to product development. Their deep expertise in microfluidic cartridge design, system architecture and material selection helped us rapidly explore possible options and move beyond ideation into the assay development required to hit our milestones. I highly recommend them!"
    — Parag Mallick, Professor at Stanford, Co-founder and CSO
  • — Nova Syed, VP of Product Strategy and Operations
    "There is no manual for product management in biotech, yet Wainamics was a true partner in bringing this function to life for us. Wainamics’ expertise in cartridge design and development meant that our engineers could easily hand off an early concept for rapid prototyping and pressure testing requirements. The Wainamics team also struck the right balance between structure, collaboration, and agility, with an eye towards manufacturability. As the head of product, I could always rely on them to hit their timelines with a high standard of excellence, which was critical for our commercial milestones. I would work with Wainamics again in a heartbeat!"
    — Nova Syed, VP of Product Strategy and Operations
  • — Katsuo Kurabayashi, Professor and Chair at NYU
    "I would surely select Wainamics Inc for future projects. Their high quality of work, coupled with their expertise in developing the microfluidic cartridge, significantly contributed to the success of our project. The team demonstrated excellent personnel and job management skills, ensuring a well-organized and efficient workflow. They consistently met deadlines, illustrating their commitment to timeliness and reliability. Additionally, their customer service was outstanding, always responsive and attentive to our needs and feedback. Budget control was also a strong point, as they managed costs effectively and provided transparency throughout the project. Given this positive experience across all performance metrics, I am confident in their capability to deliver high-quality results in future collaborations."
    — Katsuo Kurabayashi, Professor and Chair at NYU
  • — Chad Borges, Professor at ASU, Co-Founder and CSO
    “Wainamics was instrumental in helping us develop prototype devices that facilitate activation and practical use of our color-changing, time-temperature indicator chemistry. They immediately recognized the ground-level importance of materials compatibility and their expertise in engineering user-friendly devices to manipulate small volumes of liquid was clearly evident. Wainamics was also highly responsive to follow-up questions, even after providing us with final deliverables. They clearly care about the success of their customers.”
    — Chad Borges, Professor at ASU, Co-Founder and CSO
  • — Bryce Yao PhD, CEO at Molecular Diagnostic Company
    “Wainamics had experience in designing molecular diagnostics test cartridges and systems, so I knew they could quickly deliver one that suited our technology. I appreciated their collaboration, assisting us in all aspects of product development including technology development, system testing and manufacturing transfer.”
    — Bryce Yao PhD, CEO at Molecular Diagnostic Company
  • — Peggy Sammon, CEO at Diagnostic Company
    “Our relationship with Wainamics was very collaborative. Their team really listened to our needs and helped develop a prototype that we were able to use on an important government contract. They respected our schedule and took the time to understand our requirements.”
    — Peggy Sammon, CEO at Diagnostic Company
  • — Mary Noe, CEO at DNA Synthesis Company
    “Wainamics worked with me when my idea was on a piece of paper. They helped me with design and chemical compatibility – materials selection was super critical to my project success. Wainamics’ broad experience was instrumental in getting to a proof-of-concept device for pre-seed funding with a quick turnaround time. Wainamics’ scientific as well as engineering expertise along with a high level of engagement and caring make Wainamics a terrific partner.”
    — Mary Noe, CEO at DNA Synthesis Company
  • — Lead Engineer at Multiple Start ups
    “Wainamics' expertise in fluidics and electromechanics has helped me in two companies to accelerate delivery of a point-of-care test cartridge to show investors for funding purposes. Wainamics is a terrific resource for early stage design.”
    — Lead Engineer at Multiple Start ups
  • — Mark Fauver, CTO at Organ on a Chip Company
    “I appreciated Wainamics’ ability to shape requirements and build our latest organ-on-a-chip prototype and transition it to a manufacturing-friendly design. Wainamics’ scientific understanding was key, along with creativity and deep technical understanding to address our unique challenges. As a CTO, I recommend Wainamics for taking you from concept to design and de-risking for product development.”
    — Mark Fauver, CTO at Organ on a Chip Company
  • — Dajun Yuan, Principal Scientist and Biotech Entrepreneur and Innovator
    “Start-ups have limited resources and need to meet timelines and milestones for fundraising. I described what I needed to Wainamics and they quickly and cost-effectively delivered a prototype flow cell. Outsourcing the flow cell to experts enabled the internal team to focus on other areas of development.”
    — Dajun Yuan, Principal Scientist and Biotech Entrepreneur and Innovator

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