Ultrasonic particle‐concentration for sheathless focusing of particles for analysis in a flow cytometer

The development of inexpensive small flow cytometers is recognized as an important goal for many applications ranging from medical uses in developing countries for disease diagnosis to use as an analytical platform in support of homeland defense. Although hydrodynamic focusing is highly effective at particle positioning, the use of sheath fluid increases assay cost and reduces instrument utility for field and autonomous remote operations.

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