MDI Membrane Technologies, Inc.

• Booth: 2264

Advanced Microdevices (MDI) manufactures widest and most consistent range of NITROCELLULOSE MEMBRANES, including those specially developed for COVID antibody test manufacturing. MDI has also developed very reliable, membrane based TB testing devices for microscopy method (PoC Lab) as well as PCR based (transportable) method. MDI's 'PLASMA DROP' Plasma Separation Devices provide Plasma-on-Demand at Point-of-Care in few minutes, without centrifugation, for PoC analysis and patient bedside tests.

 Press Releases

• MDI PlasmaDrop Kit (Apr 26, 2024)

  Many Point of Care (POC) instruments rely on free plasma for conducting diagnostic tests, necessitating the separation of red blood cells (RBCs) from whole blood samples. Although centrifugation is a common technique, it requires lab processing. Some devices remove RBCs but fail to yield free plasma, retaining it within the separation matrix.

  MDI's PlasmaDrop Kit addresses this challenge by swiftly providing a fixed-volume plasma from whole blood for Biochemical, Immunological, and Molecular Biology assays.

  A whole blood sample flows through an RBC retentive medium, accumulating free plasma in a reservoir. By squeezing the device, plasma is expelled and collected in a fixed-volume dropper, ready for delivery to a POC instrument/device.
  
  

  Comprising a device with RBC retentive medium, a squeeze bulb, and a fixed-volume dropper, the kit facilitates the collection and delivery of a predetermined volume of free plasma. It is available in various sizes, catering to finger prick samples (2μl, 5μl), as well as larger volumes (10μl, 25μl) of free plasma.

  
  
   

• MDI Blood Separation Membranes (Apr 26, 2024)
  MDI's innovative blood separation research has produced a unique selection of Red Blood Cell (RBC) separation materials tailored to meet the demands of lateral flow diagnostic test manufacturing. These materials provide numerous advantages for rapid test manufacturers.

  • Elimination of the need for blood sample storage, centrifugation, or clotting.
  • True one-step methodology, particularly with type WFR1 kits, obviating the need for liquid buffers.
  • No requirement for specialized technical skills or laboratory equipment.
  • Instantaneous results in critical scenarios.
  • Prevention of sample intermixing, enhancing accuracy and reliability.

  

• MDI Nitrocellulose Membrane for Rapid Test Manufacturing (Apr 26, 2024)
  In the development of rapid diagnostic tests, careful selection and validation of test components are essential. Extensive exploration of various permutations and combinations occurs before determining the final set of components, highlighting the critical importance of consistency across batches.
  
  MDI keeps up with the latest in detection technology and understands how to design tests well. We offer a wide range of rapid test components designed to meet the strict requirements of different diagnostic uses. Our selection includes various membranes tailored for rapid tests in diverse fields, including HbsAg serum tests, urine antibody tests, environmental and agricultural analysis, milk quality assessment, hCG assays, detection of heart disease and cancer markers, drugs abuse screening, infectious disease detection, and whole blood analysis, among others.

• MDI Easypack Starters Kit (May 01, 2024)
  The purpose of the kit is to facilitate the development and pilot production of rapid tests. It includes all the materials required to conduct over 2000 tests, such as laminates of various pore size membranes, absorbent pads, sample pads, and release matrices, with detailed specifications provided below. These components enable trials to be conducted for achieving optimal results.
  
  The Easypack Membrane Kit is available in two variations:
  
  1. Easypack Membrane Kit – Dipstick: Designed for Dipstick Development
  2. Easypack Membrane Kit – Device: Intended for Device Development

• MDI Immunofiltration Kit (May 01, 2024)
  
  MDI provides a kit tailored for novice developers of flow-through tests. This kit comprises membranes and devices essential for creating antibody detection tests, as well as for quantitatively detecting proteins.