Objectives in the production of dipsticks, lateral flow and flow-through tests for diagnostics in the point-of-care sector:
Use of ultra-pure paper grades – linters and cellulose – without chemical additives to avoid interference in the detection reaction
Homogeneous sheet structure with high hydrophilicity for consistent running characteristics in chromatography
Use of papers and glass fibre media with high and consistent absorption capacity
Some papers have a high wet strength for safe handling during reel-to-reel impregnation
High consistency of paper quality – and particularly of thickness and capillary force – over the entire produced paper roll for reliable analysis results from one lot to the next
Homogeneous dispersion of impregnation solution
High wet strength for safe handling during reel-to-reel impregnation
Hahnemühle absorptive papers are suitable for a multitude of diagnostic applications, such as:
Screening for infectious diseases