A new microfluidic biochip system for rapid detection of nucleic acid of COVID

Facing the COVID 19 crisis, we developed a new microfluidic biochip system for rapid detection of nucleic acid within a couple of weeks. The system can detect 6 types respiratory viruses including COVID 19 within 1 and half hours. It is a first medical instrument to detect and diagnose the COVID 19 in Wuhan. The system provides a human centered design solution for rapid and efficient response to public health crisis with the modular design, high-throughput, intelligence and ease to assembling, as well as the user friendly experience. It is the first diagnostic system for six respiratory viruses in the world within 1.5 hours, including COVID 19. At the crucial moment of Chinese public health crisis, Tsinghua University donated system which can support 12 thousand people to detect COVID 19. Using recyclable aluminum and other environmental protection materials design, environmentally friendly. To deal with the crisis of COVID 19, the designer employed the simple manufacture process to achieve rapid production and rapid response. It pursues the characteristics of minimalism aesthetics and adapts to the requirements of different emergency treatment places. The product was successfully applied in Wuhan huoshenshan hospital with high flux and rapid test.